TB case on UNLV nursing campus investigated by Southern Nevada Health District

A UNLV School of Nursing employee at the university’s Shadow Lane Campus has tested positive for active tuberculosis, a bacterial infectious disease, the school said in a release Thursday.

The Southern Nevada Health District is directing and conducting the public health investigation in accordance with its statutory and regulatory responsibilities as the local health authority under Nevada laws.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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