‘Unprecedented’ tuberculosis outbreak is underway in Kansas. Are Californians at risk?
As Kansas deals with one of the largest tuberculous outbreaks in the nation since the 1950s, Californians may be wondering whether they’re at risk. The Kansas outbreak, described by health officials as “unprecedented,” has killed at least two people and sickened dozens of others.
Oklahoma Health officials address tuberculosis concerns amid Kansas outbreak
As Kansas deals with the largest Tuberculosis outbreak in the U.S. in decades, concerns are rising in neighboring Oklahoma.
Kansas is dealing with a tuberculosis outbreak. Should Texans worry? Is there a vaccine?
Kansas is currently experiencing a rare outbreak of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s deadliest infectious disease. TB is spread via germs in the air and usually affects the lungs but can also affect the brain, the kidneys or the spine.
The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. It’s not the biggest in US history though, CDC says
A yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, even if it does not appear to be the largest outbreak of the disease in U.S. history as a state health official claimed last week.
Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak Caused by 'Weakening of Our Public Health Infrastructure,' Expert Warns
Kansas is experiencing one of the largest TB outbreaks on record as experts warn of a growing public health crisis, worsened by legislation limiting response.
Health officials alleviate fears of rumored Oklahoma tuberculosis outbreak
Health officials alleviate fears of rumored Oklahoma tuberculosis outbreak
Is there a tuberculosis outbreak in central Ohio? What the data show
While TB cases have been rising nationally in recent years, public health officials continue to emphasize there is no threat ...
Alaska’s tuberculosis rate remains elevated, preliminary figures show
The disease that was once Alaska’s top cause of death continues to circulate among descendants of those who lived during past ...
AI accelerates search for new tuberculosis drug targets
Tuberculosis is a serious global health threat that infected more than 10 million people in 2022. Spread through the air and ...
Trump Considers Labeling Migrants a Measles, Tuberculosis Risk
Advisers have been searching for disease threats that would merit emergency health law invoked during Trump’s first term to ...
Tuberculosis cases on the rise in NC after more than 30 years of decline
North Carolina faces an alarming resurgence of tuberculosis (TB) cases after enjoying over three decades of declining numbers ...
Tuberculosis is making a comeback, experts warn. Why N.J. is at a higher risk.
New Jersey is experiencing a similar increase in cases and has a TB incidence rate above the national average. While TB isn’t ...
Kansas City Chiefs game drew lots of travelers. Should you be worried about tuberculosis?
The U.S. has historically been the largest funder of WHO, as well as global tuberculosis programs. On his first day in office ...
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Tuberculosis elimination campaign: Nadda says 1.59 lakh new TB patients notified
Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Friday that 5.63 crore vulnerable individuals have been screened and 1.59 lakh new ...
Today’s audio update: Tuberculosis comeback, school district budget crisis, clergy sex abuse case
Hey there New Jersey! Here’s your audio update highlighting a resurgence in tuberculosis cases, a school district facing a ...