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Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas becomes largest in US

Kansas Is Experiencing a Outbreak of Tuberculosis. Here's What to Know

Kansas has experienced a significant outbreak of tuberculosis with 67 active infections and even more latent cases of the disease.

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Massive tuberculosis outbreak sickens dozens in Kansas

An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in two Kansas counties has sickened dozens since January 2024. Health officials are raising the alarm over a large and ongoing tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in Kansas.

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Tuberculosis outbreak that has killed 2 in Kansas continues to grow

More than 60 people were being treated in the Kansas City area as of Friday, according to the state health department.

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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 ...

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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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KC area at ‘extremely low risk’ of tuberculosis despite outbreak, doctor says. Here’s why

Also known as TB, tuberculosis is a contagious illness that can be fatal if left untreated.

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