CDC says Kansas tuberculosis outbreak isn't the largest. Here's what KDHE meant
After the CDC said the Kansas tuberculosis outbreak isn't the largest in documented history, KDHE clarified they meant the ...
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What Is Tuberculosis And How Does It Spread?
This happens to about 10% of people with latent TB in the U.S. In total, the CDC estimates about 13 million people have latent TB nationwide. Treating inactive tuberculosis is important to prevent ...
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The largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history is unfolding as President Trump “paused” all public messaging by the CDC
Kansas City is currently facing the largest documented tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the United States. According to the ...
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Kansas City Chiefs game drew lots of travelers. Should you be worried about tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, spreads through germs from people with active illness, CDC says. Often, the telltale sign of active tuberculosis is ...
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CDC says Kansas tuberculosis outbreak isn't the largest. Here's what KDHE meant
The outbreak, which began in January 2024, has resulted in 67 confirmed active tuberculosis cases and 79 confirmed latent cases, with two deaths. The CDC is providing on-site assistance in Kansas ...