U.S. tuberculosis cases rising

California, Tuberculosis outbreak

California tuberculosis outbreak kills 1, infects 14 as officials declare health emergency

A public health emergency has been announced in Long Beach, California after a deadly outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) resulted in one person dying and nine people being hospitalized.

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Tuberculosis outbreak declared public health emergency in Long Beach, but overall risk remains low, officials say

In its investigation of the outbreak, the city health department has identified about 170 people who have probably been exposed to tuberculosis. But overall, “the risk of TB for people who live, work, study or visit in Long Beach remains very low,” the announcement said.

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Shocker: Long Beach declares public health emergency as tuberculosis outbreak claims one life, implements outreach screening and treatment

Officials of Long Beach, California, have confirmed a tuberculosis outbreak concentrated within a single-room occupancy hotel. On Thursday, City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis responded to the crisis,

The American Journal of Managed Care5d

What We’re Reading: Lab Tests Under Federal Oversight; TB Cases Rise; Drug Manufacturers Lose Price Negotiation Challenges

Makers of medical tests will have about 4 years to show the FDA that their new offerings deliver accurate results; after ...

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Opinion: Millions of missing TB cases hold keys to fixing public health

Millions of tuberculosis cases around the globe still go undetected every year. By revealing public health challenges, the missing millions teach us where to focus our next efforts. Sifiso works ...

Atlanta Journal-Constitution4d

With pandemic over, deadliest infectious disease in world is still tuberculosis

Just a short time after “Gone With the Wind star” Vivien Leigh appeared at Atlanta’s Loews Grand Theatre for the 1939 premiere of the legendary film, the British actress caught tuberculosis on a trip ...

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Study shows undernourishment increases risk of TB

Undernourished household members are at triple the risk of developing tuberculosis (TB) disease after exposure, but not ...

Mizoram records 108 Tuberculosis deaths in 2023 amid rising concerns

Mizoram saw 108 deaths due to tuberculosis (TB), highlighting a concerning trend in the state's health landscape. Health ...

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Minister highlights correlation between HIV and TB

Minister for Health, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu highlights the correlation between HIV and TB, emphasizing the importance of ...

Global rise in the incidence of IBD a cause for concern, say experts

The incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease has almost doubled in India from 1990 to 2019, with rising death rate; lifestyle ...

Haaretz.com on MSN1d

Bodies found in Mexico where Australian, US tourists went missing

Mexican authorities have located three bodies in the state of Baja California where one American and two Australian tourists ...

IBD is often misdiagnosed

Confused with other gastro-intestinal issues, diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease can get delayed. Mrs Bela T (47) had ...

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After steady decline, TB has increased every year since 2020 in U.S.

But the CDC report describes the incidence of TB in the United States as still “among the lowest in the world.” ...

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