Kansas Faces Unprecedented Tuberculosis Outbreak, Largest in U.S. History
Kansas is currently grappling with the largest documented tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, with health officials reporting nearly 70 active cases since the beginning of the year. The outbreak, centered in the Kansas City area, has raised concerns among health experts as officials warn it could be just the tip of the iceberg. Despite the severity of the outbreak, authorities have assessed that the risk to the general public remains low. Oklahoma health officials are monitoring the situation closely, highlighting the growing regional concern over this unprecedented health crisis.
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