Case of tuberculosis at Realschule Plus – SWR Aktuell

A student from Realschule Plus in Bad Ems contracted tuberculosis. The Rhein-Lahn district has announced that classes will continue to run regularly because tuberculosis is rarely contagious. According to the school, the parents of the students with whom the girl goes to class or does joint courses were informed on Monday. They should give their consent because blood will be drawn from all contact persons on Wednesday, including the teachers teaching the sick student. This is to clarify whether they may have contracted tuberculosis. But the risk is low, they say. Therefore, regular classes continue to take place at the Realschule Plus in Bad Ems. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium and is transmitted only through very intense contact.