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3 Active TB Cases Found in Letcher, 1 in Inmate Abstract An official of the Kentucky River District Health Department told WYMT-TV in Hazard that three active TB cases have been found in Letcher County. All the cases are related and have been contained, said Health Education Director Renee Neace. Because one patient is a county jail inmate, all other inmates and jail staff have been tested; retesting will take place in eight weeks. The inmate is hospitalized; the other two individuals who tested positive are taking medication and are no longer contagious. Source http://www.ap.org/ Date of Publication 08/09/2012 Article Type General media Article Category News Briefs Disclaimer: NPIN provides this information as a public service only. The views and information provided about the materials, funding opportunities, and organizations do not necessarily state or reflect those of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, or NPIN. cdcnpin.org News Record #60280

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