Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak 1 of Largest Ever in US

Kansas: TB Outbreak Is Largest in History. CDC: No It’s Not.
Kansas is currently experiencing a large tuberculosis outbreak, but federal health officials are countering the claim it’s a U.S. record.
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 symptoms, transmission, and treatment.
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.
Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak One of Largest Ever in US
The state has seen tuberculosis cases double between 2023 and 2024, with the CDC offering support on the ground.
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.
TB outbreak: Kansas health officials report 67 cases since 2024
The outbreak poses “very low risk to the general public, including the surrounding counties,” the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said.
Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City, Kansas is one of the largest in US history
Health officials are downplaying the TB danger, although the outbreak has continued for a full year with no end in sight.
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.
Kansas experiencing one of biggest Tuberculosis outbreaks in nation
Experts with the Kansas Department of Public Health are currently dealing with an outbreak of Tuberculosis cases.
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