Tuberculosis Cases Among Migrants in Chicago

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Chicago health officials report a small number of tuberculosis cases among migrants in the city, following a measles outbreak. TB is curable with antibiotics and not highly infectious.

Key Points

  • TB cases reported among migrants in Chicago
  • TB is curable with antibiotics and not highly infectious
  • Measles outbreak also reported among migrants

Pros

  • Chicago Department of Public Health is actively addressing the health issue
  • TB is curable with antibiotics
  • Not considered a substantial threat to the public

Cons

  • TB cases reported in a few different shelters in Chicago
  • Majority of measles cases reported in a specific migrant shelter