Major tuberculosis outbreak hits Kansas City area
- A tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas City has infected at least 146 people and killed two, marking one of the largest outbreaks in U.S. History.
- As of Friday, there are 67 active TB cases reported in Kansas, with most patients not severely ill, but some experiencing serious symptoms.
- The outbreak began in 2024, and the Kansas Health Department states that treating inactive TB is crucial to prevent further infections.
- The CDC noted that while this outbreak is significant, it is not the largest ever recorded, referencing a previous outbreak in Georgia from 2015 to 2017.
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