The CDC's 2024 analysis reveals a troubling increase in tuberculosis (TB) cases for the first time in decades, with 10,347 cases reported, marking an 8% surge from the previous year. This resurgence is linked to various factors, including increased post-pandemic travel, sanitation issues from COVID, and drug shortages that plagued treatment options. Most notably, cases disproportionately affect non-native populations, especially Latinos, with pronounced outbreaks in states like California, Kansas, Alaska, and Hawaii. Authorities express concern that urban areas might witness an alarming rise in TB, akin to the current measles situation.
In 2024, 10,347 TB cases were reported, reflecting an 8% increase over the previous year, marking the highest level in 12 years.
After nearly three decades of decline, TB infections in the U.S. have been rising since 2021, attributed to post-pandemic travel and sanitation issues.
Health authorities warn that TB cases may rise significantly in urban centers, similar to recent outbreaks of measles.
Most 2024 TB cases were reported among individuals not born in the U.S., particularly within Latino communities, highlighting demographic disparities in the outbreak.
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