lace
06-12-2006, 05:52 PM
Tuberculosis Investigation at Tutwiler
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is investigating a confirmed case of Tuberculosis (TB) at the Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Alabama.
The inmate in question arrived at Tutwiler on Monday, May 22, from Houston County. On May 31st she was placed in respiratory isolation. This case is in no way related to a recent suspect case of TB at Tutwiler which later proved to be negative.
Up to 106 additional inmates who may have come in contact with this person in Tutwiler’s receiving dorm are being placed under a medical hold pending further investigation and recommendations from ADPH. Out of an abundance of caution, this process may also necessitate a limited intake of female inmates from county jails statewide.
TB is treatable and preventable. Persons having questions regarding TB infection or disease are asked to please contact the Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of TB Control, at (334) 206-5330.
http://www.doc.state.al.us/news.asp
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is investigating a confirmed case of Tuberculosis (TB) at the Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Alabama.
The inmate in question arrived at Tutwiler on Monday, May 22, from Houston County. On May 31st she was placed in respiratory isolation. This case is in no way related to a recent suspect case of TB at Tutwiler which later proved to be negative.
Up to 106 additional inmates who may have come in contact with this person in Tutwiler’s receiving dorm are being placed under a medical hold pending further investigation and recommendations from ADPH. Out of an abundance of caution, this process may also necessitate a limited intake of female inmates from county jails statewide.
TB is treatable and preventable. Persons having questions regarding TB infection or disease are asked to please contact the Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of TB Control, at (334) 206-5330.
http://www.doc.state.al.us/news.asp