Local officials monitoring tuberculosis situation in Kansas
A recent outbreak of tuberculosis in Kansas has raised concerns, but local officials said protocols are in place to address any possible spike in cases here. Tuberculosis is a highly contagious and ...
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Tuberculosis toll in Kansas City, Kansas, area rises to nearly 70 active cases
An outbreak of tuberculosis has been lingering in Kansas City since March 2024. What used to be fewer than 50 cases is now ...
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State officials say risk from tuberculosis outbreak remains ‘low’ for general public
An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas, area is posing a low risk to the general public, state officials ...
Is There a Vaccine for TB in the U.S.? Infectious Disease Doctors Explain Tuberculosis Prevention
There is a vaccine aimed at preventing TB called Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG), but it’s not commonly used in the U.S., ...