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Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak 1 of Largest Ever in US

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.

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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.

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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.

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Johnson County Health Dept. responds to tuberculosis concerns

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) says all TB patients in the county have completed treatment ...

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Johnson County health officials continue to monitor tuberculosis situation

Health officials in Johnson County provided an update Wednesday on tuberculosis cases connected to an ongoing outbreak that started in March 2024.

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‘Remain calm’: Wyandotte County leaders urge caution amid TB outbreak

Wyandotte County leaders are asking people to “remain calm” and remember that the risk of contracting TB is low for most people. According to the CDC, TB is a disease caused by germs that spread ...

Health department says tuberculosis cases remain low in Kansas City

The Kansas City Health Department said on Friday that Kansas City, Missouri continues to maintain low tuberculosis case numbers with no signs of an active outbreak.

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