TB case prompts health checks at Summerville High School

A confirmed tuberculosis case at Summerville High School in Dorchester County has led to contact tracing and notifications to potentially exposed families about testing options. TB spreads mainly through close contact, not casual encounters; only a minority exposed may develop disease in the first year or two. Families are advised to monitor for symptoms (prolonged cough, fever, night sweats) and consult a clinician, while practicing basic preventive measures like staying home when sick and maintaining good hygiene.