"Geneva Middle School Faces Suspected Tuberculosis Case"

Ashtabula County health officials are investigating a suspected case of tuberculosis in an eighth-grade student at Geneva Middle School. Tuberculosis, a bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs, is preventable and treatable. The student is currently staying at home while more tests are being processed, and the school and district buildings have been disinfected. Tuberculosis can affect various parts of the body and has symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, fever, and weight loss. It can be cured by taking several medications as prescribed by a doctor.