State officials say risk from tuberculosis outbreak remains ‘low’ for general public
An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City, Kansas, area is posing a low risk to the general public, state officials said this week.
Kansas is in the middle of an ‘unprecedented’ tuberculosis outbreak. Here’s what to know
Kansas City-area residents may be alarmed to hear that Wyandotte County is at the epicenter of the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, according to state health officials. Fortunately, they say the health risk remains very low.
Kansas health officials say tuberculosis outbreak in KC-area is 'largest documented outbreak in US history'
An ongoing tuberculosis outbreak in the Kansas City area is now the "largest documented outbreak in U.S. history," Kansas health officials said Monday.
KDHE: Tuberculosis outbreak in KC-area is largest outbreak in US history
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Kansas City tuberculosis outbreak is largest in US history
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.
Tuberculosis Hits Hard in Kansas City
State and local public health officials in Kansas are responding to a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Kansas City area, where approximately 70 patients are being treated for active disease, according to a press release from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE’s) Division of Public Health.
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.
Kansas Is Experiencing a Outbreak of Tuberculosis. Here's What to Know
Kansas has experienced a significant outbreak of tuberculosis with 67 active infections and even more latent cases of the disease.
Kansas Battles Severe Tuberculosis Outbreak, Two Fatalities Reported
Kansas 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,
Largest documented tuberculosis outbreak in US history hits Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment says Kansas is facing the largest documented tuberculosis outbreak in American history.
What To Know About Kansas City Tuberculosis Outbreak Officials Called 'Unprecedented'
In late January 2025, news outlets reported on an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) in the Kansas City, Kansas, area. According to several of these reports, and posts sharing the news on social media, the outbreak was "unprecedented,
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KDHE investigating source of Galena odor complaints
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Kansas officials claimed TB outbreak was largest in U.S. history. CDC says that’s wrong
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Tuberculosis Cases in Saline County Remain Normal
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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., ...
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Johnson County health officials continue to monitor tuberculosis situation
Health officials in Johnson County provided an update Wednesday on tuberculosis cases connected to an ongoing outbreak that ...
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Stream advisory issued for Lyons creek due to wastewater plant operational issues
The advisory is from Little Cow Creek to Cow Creek, just south of Lyons. KDHE issued the advisory after the City of Lyons ...
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This US state is grappling with one of the worst TB outbreaks in US history
Kansas faces a major TB outbreak with 67 active and 79 latent cases, primarily in Wyandotte County. The outbreak began in ...
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The largest tuberculosis outbreak in US history is unfolding as President Trump “paused” all public messaging by the CDC
Kansas City is currently facing the largest documented tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the United States. According to the ...