Thread: Second case of TB found linked to Ore. call center

Jun 18, 6:49 PM EDT


Second case of TB found linked to Ore. call center






BEAVERTON, Ore. (AP) -- Health officials say they've found a second case of tuberculosis linked to a Beaverton call center.

The first case was found in March 2007 in a Stream call center employee.

Washington County officials said Wednesday a second case has been identified in a former employee.

The patient was tested for TB last year and showed no signs of infection.

But officials say it isn't unusual for a new case to appear within the two years after a significant exposure.

The employee worked at Stream for six weeks ending in mid-February.

Health officials are contacting employees who may have been exposed to offer free evaluations.






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Call centers use headsets alot. I can just imagine the amount of germs that gets into the mouth piece, or even a regular telephone receiver. Eww! Even Lysol wouldnt make me feel any easier about sharing telephone equipment with a bunch of other people.