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Tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas becomes largest in US

Kansas is in the middle of an ‘unprecedented’ tuberculosis outbreak. Here’s what to know

Kansas City-area residents may be alarmed to hear that Wyandotte County is at the epicenter of the largest recorded tuberculosis outbreak in U.S. history, according to state health officials. Fortunately, they say the health risk remains very low.

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2 dead, at least 146 infected as Kansas battles spreading tuberculosis outbreak

A tuberculosis outbreak in Kansas has killed two people and caused at least 146 to become infected with the potentially deadly respiratory disease during one of the largest outbreaks in the nation's history.

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Kansas City tuberculosis outbreak is largest in US history

Kansas is experiencing record-high tuberculosis cases in two counties. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and a TB expert weigh in on the public risk.

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Kansas officials claimed TB outbreak was largest in U.S. history. CDC says that’s wrong

A CDC spokesperson identified two outbreaks in the last decade linked to more tuberculosis cases than the ongoing outbreak ...

Wyandotte Co. leaders take steps to eliminate traffic fatalities

A new plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on Wyandotte County roadways is set to go into effect on the ...

Court dismisses lawsuit against former Kansas City, Kansas police chiefs and Roger Golubski

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by five plaintiffs against the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and ...

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Johnson County health officials continue to monitor tuberculosis situation

Health officials in Johnson County provided an update Wednesday on tuberculosis cases connected to an ongoing outbreak that ...

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‘Remain calm’: Wyandotte County leaders urge caution amid TB outbreak

Wyandotte County leaders are asking people to “remain calm” and remember that the risk of contracting TB is low for most people. According to the CDC, TB is a disease caused by germs that spread ...

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KBI: Stolen handgun used in death of disgraced Kansas detective

WYANDOTTE COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) updated details on the investigation into the death of Roger ...

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