As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline
An outbreak of tuberculosis, or TB – a lung disease that is often accompanied by a hacking cough – began in January 2024 in ...
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Turberculosis Cases Rise in US and Health Official Puzzle Over Its Resurgence
The COVID-19 pandemic has played a pivotal role in the resurgence of TB. Cases increased globally by 4.6% from 2020 to 2023, reversing decades of steady disease declines. In the US, TB cases rose by ...
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What to know about tuberculosis and skin rash
However, TB can spread to other organs and systems, including the glands, brain, bones, and skin. This article explains the skin symptoms of tuberculosis. nodules papules, which are small hard ...
Treating the killer infection known as TB
The treatment of TB involves a combination of several antibiotics. These are aimed at reducing the risk of transmission, ...
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NJ high school student tests positive for tuberculosis
A high school student in Woodbridge Township, New Jersey, has tested positive for tuberculosis, according to a letter from ...
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TB Patrol: DOH engaging communities to clarify disease misconceptions
Brito, head of the DOH-CHDNM’s Infectious Disease Cluster, addresses common misconceptions about tuberculosis during the ...
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As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline
While rare, there have been reports of TB transmission through bone grafts, in which healthy, donated bone material is used to replace damaged bones. The origin of the TB outbreak in Kansas ...