Tuberculosis case in Espoo care home exposes nearly 100 people

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A confirmed case of tuberculosis at the Mainiokoti Andante care home in Espoo has led to the exposure of 99 individuals, according to the Western Uusimaa wellbeing services county.The individual who tested positive is no longer at the facility and is receiving treatment elsewhere. The case was identified within the past week, said Tinja Laaveri, chief physician for infection prevention in the region.

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