At least 67 confirmed cases, two of them mortal, has caused An outbreak of tuberculosis Even active that exploded in January 2024 in Kansas City and in the surroundings of that city, according to official data published by US media.
In addition there are 79 latent cases, that is to say that those affected have antibodies of the disease but have not developed and not infect others, according to the data provided by the Kansas Health and Environment Department.
“This outbreak is still ongoing, which means there could be more cases. We are working with the CDC (disease control and prevention centers) and following their instructions, ”said Jill Bronaugh, spokesman for the Kansas Health and Environment Department.
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that most frequently affects lungs and is caused by a type of bacteria. It spreads through air when infected people cough, speak or sing, ”said Bronaugh.
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The CDC said that four of their employees are in Kansas to help with the outbreak response, including contacts tracking, tests and detection.
The number of cases of tuberculosis in the United States increased slightly 8,320 by 2022 to 9,615 in 2023, and the tuberculosis rate increased in 2.5 cases per 100,000 people by 2022 to 2.9 in 2023, according to that public body.
Every year, around 10 million people worldwide They contract the diseaseeven though it can be prevented.
(With EFE information)
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