Tuberculosis Cases Linked to Market Street Club
The city has launched a contact tracing investigation following two confirmed cases of the disease at The Crazy Horse.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Sexual Health
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Patrons and staff at The Crazy Horse on Market Street may have been exposed to tuberculosis, prompting a city-led contact tracing effort. The San Francisco Department of Public Health confirmed two active cases of the disease associated with the long-running establishment this week.
Why it matters
Tuberculosis can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or speaks, making identification of potential contacts a priority for local health officials. Because the venue has operated for three decades, investigators are working to track down anyone who may have been exposed during the period of transmission.
Health officials have identified 2 active tuberculosis cases linked to The Crazy Horse on Market Street. The full number of patrons or employees who may have been exposed remains unknown as the investigation continues.
The players
San Francisco Department of Public Health
The city agency responsible for monitoring infectious diseases and managing contact tracing efforts across San Francisco.
The Crazy Horse
A long-standing strip club located on Market Street that has operated in the city for over thirty years.
The details
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is leading the investigation after receiving notification of the first case in early October. Staff are currently working to trace and notify individuals who spent time at the Market Street club during the window of potential exposure. City health officials have not announced any formal closure or operational restrictions for the business as they conduct their outreach.
Timeline
Public health officials were first notified of a case in early October 2026.
The Department of Public Health officially confirmed the investigation on October 22, 2026.
Across the Bay
This investigation follows standard California Department of Public Health guidelines for managing contagious respiratory infections in public settings. It marks a standard public health response to a localized outbreak to prevent further transmission in the community.
If you are identified as a contact, you may be contacted directly by public health staff to discuss testing or medical monitoring. The city has not released a list of dates for public exposure, so monitor official alerts for any further guidance from the health department.
The takeaway
Public health investigations of this nature prioritize direct contact tracing rather than broad public alerts. You can monitor the San Francisco Department of Public Health website for any future public advisories or instructions regarding testing availability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC Bay Area.
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