Three children from the same family are being treated for suspected tuberculosis.

Three children from the same family are being treated for suspected tuberculosis.

Parents at Haghill Primary in Glasgow, where two of the youngsters are pupils, have been informed about the cases by letter.

But other pupils at the school will not be screened as the two children are not thought to be infectious.

The health board said that letters giving information, advice and reassurance have been given to the parents of the children in the classes involved in keeping with national guidelines.

The three children are undergoing tests to confirm whether they have TB, and are receiving treatment at home.

Dr Gillian Penrice, consultant in public health medicine for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, said: "This is not an outbreak but three cases within the one family unit and the children are all responding well to treatment.

"As the children are not infectious, there is no need for us to screen anyone from the school.

"As well as letters to parents, one of our TB nurse specialists will also be available to offer further information and advice for anyone with additional concerns."

There are around 200 cases of TB in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area every year and some 400 cases nationally across Scotland.

TB is an infection caused by a germ, which usually affects the lungs but can also develop in other parts of the body, such as the kidney or glands.

It can be caught following prolonged contact with someone who is coughing up TB germs.

Symptoms include a prolonged cough, weight loss, high temperature, coughing up blood or dirty spit, chest tightness or pain and loss of appetite.

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