Kansas is dealing with the largest TB outbreak in modern U.S. history. Here's what to know about tuberculosis testing and cases in Tennessee in 2025.

A confirmed case of active tuberculosis at Tiyan High School has prompted a required TB skin testing for individuals who may have been exposed to the bacteria causing the infectious lung disease ...

But without treatment at this stage, it can develop into active tuberculosis, with symptoms such as a cough that lasts more ...

Tuberculosis is making headlines as the contagious respiratory disease spreads in the Midwest. Kansas is currently facing one ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in the Kansas City area has gained national attention this week, ...

has resulted in 67 confirmed active tuberculosis cases and 79 confirmed latent cases, with two deaths. The CDC is providing on-site assistance in Kansas, including contact tracing, testing ...

Kansas has experienced a significant outbreak of tuberculosis with 67 active infections and even more latent cases of the ...

If you received the vaccine, it can cause a false positive skin test. A blood test is needed to determine if you have active disease. You can read more about TB on the CDC website. Dr. Coleman is a ...

according to the CDC. To know if you have latent TB, you can do a TB blood test or a TB skin test. Active tuberculosis (referred to as TB disease) is where those sick will experience symptoms.

Correction & clarification: This story has been updated to correct when the outbreak began. It’s January 2024. Health officials in Kansas have reported a tuberculosis outbreak in the ...