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Brandenburg Daycare TB Case: Mass Screening Begins in Senftenberg

Health officials have begun testing close contacts to trace the infection source.

Overview

  • The county health office started precautionary testing on Wednesday, with about 130 children and staff scheduled for blood tests.
  • A local clinic is supporting the campaign, and blood draws are being conducted both at the daycare and at the health office.
  • Ten family contacts are being examined, and the child's parents have already tested negative and are under medical observation.
  • Authorities report no additional suspected cases so far, and the daycare remains open as the investigation proceeds.
  • Transmission typically requires prolonged close exposure, public transport encounters are not considered a risk, and a TB specialist expects the source to be identified within roughly two weeks.