One person died as a result of a tuberculosis outbreak among residents of a single-room occupancy hotel in Long Beach, health officials announced Thursday. Nine other people have been hospitalized.
As of April 29, a total of 14 cases have been associated with the outbreak. Investigators have also identified 170 other people who may have been exposed. These potential patients are in the process of being screened, with additional exposures expected to increase. City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis declared a local public health emergency in response to the outbreak. The declaration is expected to be ratified by the Long Beach City Council on Tuesday.
The common symptoms of the infectious disease include prolonged cough , chest pain, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, fever, and night sweats.'Those who are found to have active TB disease or latent TB infection will be provided treatment,' according to the city. 'The level of attention needed to contain the outbreak is well beyond the scope of the department's day-to-day work.
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