Tuberculosis Cases Reported in Chicago’s Immigrant Shelters

Chicago’s Health Department has confirmed a few cases of tuberculosis among immigrants who recently arrived in the city. However, officials say there is no cause for concern for the broader population as they believe the disease is contained. Tuberculosis, or TB, is an infectious disease caused by a bacteria that generally attacks the lungs and, in some cases, other body parts. Symptoms can include chest pain, fatigue, chills, and coughing up blood. If not treated, TB can be fatal. Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) officials confirmed in a media statement a “small number” of tuberculosis cases at city run immigrant shelter but did not state which shelters or how many people are affected....