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School officials are working with the Middlesex County Office of Health Services to identify students and staff who may have been potentially exposed to the individual., Chiera wrote.
Those individuals identified as a close contact will be screened as a precautionary measure, Chiera said. School officials will contact parents/guardians of students identified by the Middlesex County Office of Health Services as close contacts, Chiera wrote.
"It is very important that potentially exposed individuals participate in this tuberculosis investigation," Chiera said.
Tuberculosis is an illness caused by bacteria resulting in an infection that typically affects the lungs. According to the American Pulmonary Association, a person must have close contact with the infected person for a substantial length of time to get tuberculosis.
The disease can be treated and cured with medication and the student is recovering and doing well, Chiera said.
Anyone seeking more information should contact the Middlesex County Office of Health Services Tuberculosis Control Center at 732-321-5297..
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