Pima County Health Officials Investigate Tuberculosis Case Linked to Tucson Elementary School
Pima County health officials are investigating a tuberculosis case linked to an individual associated with Van Buskirk Elementary School in Tucson, and are taking steps to identify and manage potential exposures.
Tucson, AZ, September 23, 2026 —
Pima County health officials have launched an investigation into a confirmed case of tuberculosis (TB). The case is connected to an individual associated with Van Buskirk Elementary School, located in Tucson.
The Pima County Health Department is actively working to identify individuals who may have been exposed to the disease. Public health efforts are underway to manage these potential exposures and prevent further spread.
While the investigation is ongoing, the health department is coordinating its response to address the situation at the school. Specific details regarding the timeline of the potential exposure or the number of individuals being contacted were not immediately available. The department’s primary focus is on public health protection and ensuring appropriate follow-up for any identified contacts.
Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease that typically affects the lungs. It is caused by bacteria and can spread from person to person through the air. Health officials typically conduct contact tracing to identify and offer testing and treatment to those who may have been exposed.
Further information regarding the investigation and any recommended actions for the school community is expected to be released by the Pima County Health Department as the situation develops. The identity of the individual and specific details about their association with the school were not disclosed, consistent with privacy protocols for public health investigations.
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