The ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has reached historic levels, with the largest outbreak ever recorded in U.S. history. Public health officials have documented 66 active cases and 79 latent infections in the Kansas City area since 2024, mostly in Wyandotte County. State officials are working collaboratively with the CDC to address the outbreak and are reporting progress in reducing active cases. Tuberculosis, caused by a bacterium affecting the lungs, is treatable with antibiotics and has very low risk to the general public. The outbreak is still ongoing, with the hope of finding more latent cases to avoid disruptions to people’s lives.
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