US Hit by Worst TB Outbreak: Kansas Battles Record-Breaking Tuberculosis Crisis
2025-01-28
ABC
Kansas is grappling with the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in US history, with 67 active cases and 79 latent cases confirmed. Health officials are on high alert as the state struggles to contain the spread of this infectious disease. The outbreak has significant implications for public health, highlighting the need for effective tuberculosis treatment and prevention strategies, including testing and contact tracing. As the situation continues to unfold, concerns about disease control and patient care are escalating.
