Tuberculosis Scare Leads to 300 Tests at Walton, but No Positive Cases Beyond Sole Student

After testing nearly 300 students and staff at Walton High School for tuberculosis (TB), officials confirmed that all results came back negative, with no additional positive cases beyond the initial student. Valerie S. Crow from Cobb & Douglas Public Health noted that any positive test result would have required the individual to undergo a chest X-ray to check for active TB. If inactive, preventative medication would be offered; active cases would receive immediate treatment.

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