TB killed roughly 1.25 million people in 2023, more than any other pathogen, while 10.8 million people fell ill worldwide.

People who have had direct contact with a person with tuberculosis might be eligible for a free limited latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) test, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday ...

In 1900, TB was the leading cause of death in the U.S, killing 194 of every 100,000 persons, according to the CDC.

The 2015-17 outbreak cited by the CDC was linked to homeless shelters in Georgia. The CDC said more than 170 cases of TB disease and more than 400 cases of inactive TB were detected.

A CDC spokesperson said that isn't accurate, pointing to an outbreak response from 2015 to 2017 and an outbreak in 2021. Now, KDHE says the Kansas outbreak is the largest "over the span of one year." ...

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The U.S. recorded 8,649 cases of tuberculosis last year, and 9,606 in 2023, according to the CDC.

There is a vaccine aimed at preventing TB called Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), but it’s not commonly used in the U.S., according to the CDC. However, many people born outside the U.S. have ...

67 active TB cases reported in Kansas City area 384 people managed for TB testing and treatment CDC assists with contact tracing and health education Jan 29 (Reuters) - An outbreak of tuberculosis ...

Kansas is battling its largest tuberculosis outbreak, but the CDC disputes claims that it’s the worst in US history. Learn about the outbreak, its impact, and prevention efforts.

Kansas officials claimed TB outbreak was largest in U.S. history. CDC says that’s wrong By Matthew Kelly January 29, 2025 4:31 PM ...

The CDC reports it is commonly given to children in countries where the infection is considered high-risk. >> See stats on tuberculosis cases in recent years in New Hampshire: -- ...

By the way, there is a tuberculosis vaccine, but it’s not commonly used in the U.S., according to the CDC. Overall, Russo says this outbreak isn’t something most people should be worried about.