Tubercular Infection Identified at Northern California Gambling Establishment
Cache Creek Casino Resort, located west of Sacramento, California, has issued a public health alert due to a case of contagious tuberculosis (TB) in its community. The Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, in collaboration with the California Department of Public Health, is working closely with the casino to manage the outbreak.
Contact tracing is being carried out to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to the contagious TB case at the casino. According to standard public health practice for TB exposure, close contacts of the infected person are tested for latent TB infection or active TB disease, usually with a skin test or blood test. Those who test positive for latent TB may receive preventive treatment to prevent progression to active TB.
Exposed individuals are also monitored for symptoms and provided prompt medical evaluation if symptoms develop. Given the coordination with public health authorities, it is likely that exposed individuals at Cache Creek Casino are receiving these standard recommendations through direct notification.
It is important to note that most people with TB have an inactive, non-contagious infection. Only children at high risk are typically immunized against TB in the US, as the disease is rare. TB is a disease that can be treated, and the current case at Cache Creek Casino Resort is not related to people ignoring medical advice on vaccinations.
The casino is taking steps to ensure the safety of its patrons and staff in response to the TB case. The exact number of people potentially exposed to TB at the casino is not specified. The casino has not disclosed who is infected or when the exposure occurred, but is taking precautions out of an abundance of caution to ensure public health and safety.
For the most current official guidelines or personal instructions, it is advisable to consult Yolo County Health and Human Services directly or the California Department of Public Health’s TB control resources. Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that can be transmitted through prolonged close contact with an infected individual.
[1] Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, California Department of Public Health, and Cache Creek Casino Resort collaborate to manage TB outbreak. (No date). Retrieved from https://yolo-ca.gov/
[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Tuberculosis. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/tb/index.htm
- To reduce the risk of TB infection or progression to active TB, individuals who have been exposed at Cache Creek Casino Resort may be advised to follow a healthy diet rich in nutrition, as a healthy immune system can better resist the disease.
- Beyond standard TB testing and preventive treatments, maintaining overall health-and-wellness practices, including regular medical check-ups and adhering to medical advice on health conditions like medical-conditions, is crucial for preventing and managing potential health risks.
