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TB case discovered in Richmond

Posted at 1:33 PM, Jun 19, 2013
and last updated 2013-06-19 13:48:43-04

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) - McGuire VA Medical Center is contacting patients and staff who may have been exposed to tuberculosis.

The veterans hospital announced a veteran hospitalized and discharged in April was later diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis in May.

McGuire officials said they were working with local public health officials to monitor the case.