Defense Army soldier in Payerne falls ill with tuberculosis
A member of the armed forces at the Air Recruit School in Payerne VD has contracted tuberculosis. According to the army, he most likely contracted the disease before starting his service. Around 40 members of the army were isolated as a precautionary measure
28.02.2025, 12:45
28.02.2025, 12:59
SDA
The sick man is receiving medical treatment and is also in isolation. Military personnel who have had direct contact with the sick person are isolated from the rest of the troops and are being examined by specialist medical personnel.
If the tests are negative, they can return to the troops, the army added. Pulmonary tuberculosis is not highly contagious. It is transmitted from person to person via the air. Tuberculosis can be treated well with medication. There is no effective vaccine for adults.
Contact persons can be prevented from contracting the disease with so-called anti-tuberculosis drugs. There is no increased risk of tuberculosis infection for the population in Switzerland.
