Case of tuberculosis confirmed in Christian County

Steve SmithOctober 8, 2025

Tuberculosis Kansas — FILE - This 1966 microscope photo provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacilli, the organism responsible for causing the disease tuberculosis. (Elizabeth S. Mingioli/CDC via AP)

A case of tuberculosis confirmed in Christian County.

The individual affected is reported to be a student in the Ozark, Missouri School district.

A team from the Christian County Health office is working to identify anyone who may have had close contact with the student to make sure they get testing and, if necessary, follow-up care.

Steve SmithOctober 8, 2025