But without treatment at this stage, it can develop into active tuberculosis, with symptoms such as a cough that lasts more ...

However, most people get infected with TB don’t get sick, according to NCDHSS. That’s because their bodies can fight the ...

"If you do not complete the required TB skin test by January 31 ... with some 8.2 million people newly diagnosed with TB in 2023 and reported 1.25 million TB deaths in 2023.

Tuberculosis is making headlines as the contagious respiratory disease spreads in the Midwest. Kansas is currently facing one ...

A tuberculosis outbreak started over a year ago in the Kansas City area, but it's now drawing national attention.

Affected local health departments are working with each patient to identify possible close contacts and conduct TB testing at no cost, according to the state agency’s website. People who test ...

Correction & clarification: This story has been updated to correct when the outbreak began. It’s January 2024. Health officials in Kansas have reported a tuberculosis outbreak in the ...