Tuberculosis (TB) disproportionately affects vulnerable populations in Washington State (WA). On average, 5 cases of TB disease are diagnosed in WA each week. An estimated 200,000 …

Provisional CDC data of TB cases reported in the U.S. for 2022. One-page CDC infographic about TB facts, cases, risk, and treatment cost in the US. This CDC slide series was developed as …

Apr 29, 2022 · As of Thursday, there have already been 70 cases of TB reported throughout Washington state in 2022. The DOH said at least 17 new TB cases have connections to each …

The Tuberculosis (TB) Program works to promote health and quality of life by preventing the spread of tuberculosis in King County. We collaborate with healthcare providers, community …

Tuberculosis (TB) is the second leading infectious disease killer after COVID-19. An estimated 200,000 people in Washington state have latent TB infection (LTBI), which may progress to TB …

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Apr 30, 2022 · Health officials warn that Washington is experiencing the state's largest tuberculosis outbreak in 20 years. And it's part of a concerning surge in TB cases worldwide.

Jul 1, 2024 · In Washington, we average about 200 cases per year. In Pierce County, we see about 15–25 cases per year. With the right medicine, TB can be cured. View our TB fact sheet.

Tuberculosis (TB) case counts and rates presented here are generated using aggregate TB case data from Washington State’s TB data registry, as collected in the Washington State Disease …

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that spreads through the air when infected and contagious people talk, sing, cough, or sneeze. It is not spread through casual contact. Review testing …