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Southern US Border Sees 143 Percent Jump in Imported Malaria: CDC
Imported cases in 2023 increased correspondingly to the entry of asylum seekers and other ’migrants,' the agency said.
California Agency Issues ‘Health Advisory’ on Tuberculosis
Officials in California warned that tuberculosis is on the rise across the state and issued a ‘health advisory.’
Tuberculosis Cases Reported in Chicago’s Immigrant Shelters
The Chicago Health Department says there is no cause for concern, and the disease has been contained, with affected immigrants being treated.
Deadly Lung Disease Cases Surge to 10-Year High, Children Most Affected: CDC
The vast majority—76 percent—of cases in the United States in 2023 were in non-U.S.-born persons.
Federal Government Commits 17 Million to Fight Tuberculosis in Asia-Pacific
Results International’s Negaya Chorley said increased funding is the key to elimination.
Tuberculosis: Leading Infectious Cause of Death, 9 Signs to Watch Out For
About one-quarter of the world population is believed to have contracted TB bacteria.
Tuberculosis Surpasses COVID-19 as Most Deadly Infectious Disease
Tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has reclaimed its spot as the deadliest infectious disease.
‘Urgent Situation’: 500 Children Possibly Exposed to Tuberculosis
The children will be given preventative treatment to keep them from developing tuberculosis while they’re tested.
Health Officials Issue Warning About Tuberculosis Exposure at Casino
Officials recently issued a warning about an ancient bacterial killer.
