Tuberculosis case reported in K-State student

MANHATTAN (KSNT) - Kansas State University is reporting the discovery of a student who tested positive for tuberculosis this month.

The university made the report public in a special issue of "K-State Today" sent to students on Friday, Sept. 13. A student in Manhattan told university officials about testing positive for tuberculosis. The student is currently in isolation, per CDC guidelines.

Tuberculosis can show up as a bad cough lasting for several weeks, pain in the chest and coughing up blood, according to the CDC. Other signs of infection include weakness, fatigue, weight loss, no appetite, chills, fever and sweating at night.

"K-State is working closely with the Riley County Health Department to help identify any individuals with prolonged contact who should be tested out of precaution. The health department will contact any identified individuals who may need to be tested with instructions on next steps."

K-State Today Special Issue excerpt Sept. 13

K-State encourages students, staff and other community members to visit the Lafene Health Center website to learn more about tuberculosis. Students, faculty and staff can also call 785-532-6544 to speak with a representative at the Lafene Health Center.

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