Updates on the Situation: Kansas is currently dealing with the most extensive tuberculosis outbreak in the history of the United States, with 67 active cases and 79 latent infections reported since 2024, mainly concentrated in Wyandotte County. The number of cases has surged from 51 statewide in 2023 to 109 in 2024.
Key Information: Tuberculosis is transmitted through the air when infected individuals cough or speak. Authorities have assured the public that the overall risk is still minimal, but treatment entails a regimen of antibiotics lasting 4-9 months. Common early symptoms include a persistent cough, chest pain, and fever.