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‘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.
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.
Health experts address Tuberculosis concerns amid Kansas outbreak
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Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas among largest in US history. Does Texas have TB cases?
Health officials in Kansas have reported a tuberculosis outbreak in the northeastern part of the state, with 67 active cases since 2024, marking one of the largest outbreaks in recorded history of the United States. Texas so far isn't seeing any such outbreak.
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 largest in a single year.
Should You Be Worried About the Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas?
A tuberculosis outbreak started over a year ago in the Kansas City area, but it's now drawing national attention.
Kansas faces one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in US history
Kansas is currently facing one the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history with 67 confirmed active cases and 79 confirmed latent cases.
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 ...
There's a growing TB outbreak in Kansas. What are the symptoms and should you be worried?
A large, ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has sickened at least 67 and caused two deaths. What to know about TB ...
Kansas officials claimed TB outbreak was largest in U.S. history. CDC says that’s wrong
A CDC spokesperson identified two outbreaks in the last decade linked to more tuberculosis cases than the ongoing outbreak ...
North Carolina tuberculosis cases rising for first time in decades following one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history
Cases of tuberculosis are on the rise for the first time in decades amid one of the worst outbreaks of the world’s deadliest ...
Tuberculosis cases surge across the nation
The Kansas City area is currently at the epicenter of an unusual tuberculosis outbreak, where 67 people are being treated for ...
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Silencing science: How Trump is reshaping US public health
Medical researchers forced to compile national data by hand, silence on a major tuberculosis outbreak, and the erasure of ...
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Key Takeaways for Employers as Tuberculosis Cases Surge in Kansas
An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming health officials and the general public, and you might be wondering how your workforce could ...