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 ... non-contagious within a few days to weeks and can resume normal activities without posing a risk to others.
Early detection and treatment plans have helped limit further disease transmission in the US. However, we've seen numbers ...
Tuberculosis is a serious global health threat that infected more than 10 million people in 2022. Spread through the air and ...
A confirmed case of active tuberculosis at Simon Sanchez High School has prompted testing for those who may have been in ...
There is an alarming outbreak of active tuberculosis (TB) cases in the Kansas City, Kansas area. At least 69 people have been ...
TB infections have been rising every year since 2020 after 30 years of decline. Now, a historic outbreak in Kansas is highlighting the disturbing trend. A colorized X-ray of a patient's chest ...
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 ...