Texas Department of Health officials say there is no cause for alarm after reports of an STD outbreak in southeast Texas.
During a press conference in Hardin County, lead investigator Dr. Leonard McCoy described the events leading up to the health scare, the outcome, and why a national prophylactic manufacturer is eyeing the area for a future advertising campaign.
According to McCoy several calls were received late last Saturday evening to the STD hotline. Callers described a sudden burning sensation on various parts of the body, including mouths, genitals, and buttocks area. As the calls continued to pour in, the call center manager noticed the outbreak was centered within a one-mile radius in a small city just northeast of Beaumont. Immediately, an emergency response team was assembled.
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