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Kansas is experiencing its largest tuberculosis outbreak, with 67 active cases reported across Wyandotte and Johnson counties, sparking concerns over a potential nationwide surge. IANS Kansas is currently battling a major tuberculosis outbreak. The surge has drawn national attention, with experts calling it one of the most significant outbreaks in recent US history.
As of January 24, the Kansas Division of Public Health reported a total of 67 active TB cases. The majority of these cases, 60, are concentrated in Wyandotte County, which includes Kansas City. The remaining seven cases are in the neighbouring Johnson County.
Concerns amid ‘largest documented outbreak’ Despite the alarming numbers, the state health authorities have reassured the public that the risk to the general population remains low. According to a report in The Topeka Capital-Journal, Ashley Goss, deputy secretary at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, acknowledged the gravity of the situation, stating, “Currently, Kansas has the largest outbreak that they’ve ever had in history.”
In another statement, Jill Bronaugh, a spokesperson from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) confirmed the severity of the outbreak in the Kansas City Metro area, stating that it’s the “largest documented outbreak in US history.”
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Bronaugh added that the rapid increase in cases within a short period has contributed to its scale, and the outbreak remains active, indicating that more cases could emerge. Several other states are also grappling with significant TB outbreaks that are still ongoing.
Preventative measures Authorities are working closely with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to contain the outbreak. Goss revealed that the health department is in collaboration with several large employers in the a
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