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Kansas: TB Outbreak Is Largest in History. CDC

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

The tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas is alarming. It’s not the biggest in US history though, CDC says

A yearlong outbreak of tuberculosis in the Kansas City, Kansas area has taken local experts aback, even if it does not appear to be the largest outbreak of the disease in U.S. history as a state health official claimed last week.

Kansas City Star on MSN · 15h

Kansas officials claimed TB outbreak was largest in U.S. history. CDC says that’s wrong

A CDC spokesperson identified two outbreaks in the last decade linked to more tuberculosis cases than the ongoing outbreak centered in Wyandotte County.

Health Digest on MSN · 41m

A US State Just Reported The Largest Tuberculosis Outbreak In American History

Health officials in this U.S. state are reporting the largest tuberculosis outbreak in American history. Here's what to know about this lung disease.

26mon MSN

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., ...

54mon MSN

Do I need a tuberculosis vaccine in NC? What to know about the outbreak (+ how to stay safe)

Healthline also offers the following tips for preventing TB infections: Wash your hands often and cover your mouth when ...

21h

What Is Tuberculosis And How Does It Spread?

Tuberculosis spreads through germs released when a person with TB in their lungs coughs, speaks or sings. These bacteria can ...

16hon MSN

Kansas City Chiefs game drew lots of travelers. Should you be worried about tuberculosis?

However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention clarified the Kansas outbreak isn’t the largest in modern history.

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