July 31, 2008

TB cases increase in Gwinnett County – illegal immigration blamed by officials

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GWINNETT DAILY POST

TB on rise in county
7-27- 2008

Spike likely due to influx of immigrants

Goins said the increase is probably because of Gwinnett’s large immigrant population. While people who enter the country legally are tested for contagious diseases such as TB, Goins said there is no way to check those who come here illegally – until they present with symptoms.