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CDC report finds 50 large tuberculosis outbreaks across 23 U.S. states
Key Takeaways
- The CDC identified 50 large TB outbreaks involving 1,092 cases from 2017 to 2023.
- Outbreak-linked cases were disproportionately U.S.-born and more often associated with substance use, homelessness and incarceration.
- About one quarter of outbreak cases were found through contact tracing.
- The report argues for response strategies that address social barriers to diagnosis and treatment.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com