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Kansas is in the middle of an ‘unprecedented’ tuberculosis outbreak. Here’s what to know
Kansas’ tuberculosis outbreak is one of the largest in the U.S. since the 1950s
Health Officials Alarmed by Tuberculosis Outbreak in Kansas
Kansas health officials are tackling the largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history, with 67 confirmed cases since the start of 2025.
A new plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Wyandotte County roadways is set to go into effect on the Kansas side of the metro.
A CDC spokesperson identified two outbreaks in the last decade linked to more tuberculosis cases than the ongoing outbreak centered in Wyandotte County.
A tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has killed two people and caused at least 146 to become infected with the potentially deadly respiratory disease during one of the largest outbreaks in the nation's history.
Wyandotte County leaders are asking people to “remain calm” and remember that the risk of contracting TB is low for most people. According to the CDC, TB is a disease caused by germs that spread person-to-person through the air. It can happen while someone with active TB coughs, sings, or even speaks.
Two deaths and 67 active cases mark Kansas City's worst tuberculosis outbreak in years. Here's what health officials want you to know about this growing crisis.
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Massive tuberculosis outbreak sickens dozens in KansasAn 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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An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has become the largest in U.S. history. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has been tracking this outbreak for over a year.
Kansas is experiencing record-high tuberculosis cases in two counties. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and a TB expert weigh in on the public risk.
The outbreak poses “very low risk to the general public, including the surrounding counties,” the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said.
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Kansas Battles Severe Tuberculosis Outbreak, Two Fatalities ReportedKansas is currently grappling with its largest tuberculosis outbreak since the 1950s, with 67 confirmed cases predominantly in Wyandotte County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has reported two fatalities in 2024 linked to the outbreak,
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