A Halloween-Night TB Notice and a Week of Free Testing

Dear Elmhurst University community, We are writing to inform you that the DuPage County Health Department has confirmed a case of tuberculosis (TB) involving an Elmhurst University student, with additional cases under evaluation. The University is working closely with the DuPage County Health Department to identify and contact anyone who may have had close contact with the affected individuals. Those identified as close contacts will be offered free TB testing this week on campus. TB is spread through the air when a person with active TB disease coughs or speaks. Most people who are exposed do not develop active disease. If you have questions or develop symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, night sweats or unexplained weight loss, please contact Health Services.

Update: Two Elmhurst University students have now tested positive for tuberculosis. The DuPage County Health Department continues contact tracing and is directly notifying individuals identified as close contacts. Free TB testing is available on campus for close contacts throughout the week. Tuberculosis is only contagious from people with active disease, and the majority of TB infections are latent and not contagious. Additional information and resources are posted at elmhurst.edu/tbinfo.