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5 in Floyd Co. show positive skin tests for tuberculosis

After a student from neighboring Clark County tested positive for tuberculosis, the Floyd County Health Department is testing people who may have had contact with the patient.
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ID=28582551FLOYD COUNTY, Ind. (WHAS11) – After a Rock Creek student from neighboring Clark County tested positive for tuberculosis, the Floyd County Health Department is testing people who may have had contact with the patient.

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Out of more than 100 people tested, the Health Department says only 5 had positive skin tests.

After more testing, none of the patients have active forms of the disease.

Doctors say there is no need to start testing the general population.

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