Neglected Tropical Disease: 2 Million Deaths Predicted
- Main Topic: A resurgence of tuberculosis (TB) globally and in the United states.
- * Global Concern: TB remains a important health issue in many countries, particularly in Africa and Asia.
- * Kentucky Division of Public Health: Provides data on the Kentucky outbreak.
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Main Topic: A resurgence of tuberculosis (TB) globally and in the United states.
Key Points:
* Global Concern: TB remains a important health issue in many countries, particularly in Africa and Asia. Specifically mentioned are: Uganda, Ukraine, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
* U.S. Outbreak: Kentucky experienced its largest-ever TB outbreak in January, with 68 active cases and 107 latent cases. Some believe this might potentially be the largest U.S. surge in TB cases ever.
* Historical Context: TB was historically known as “consumption” and was a major killer in the 1800s, causing one in seven deaths.
* Symptoms: Common symptoms of TB include a persistent cough, chest pain, and coughing up blood.
Sources Cited:
* People.com: Report on the Kentucky TB outbreak.
* Kentucky Division of Public Health: Provides data on the Kentucky outbreak.
* PBS: Offers historical information about TB (formerly known as consumption).
* Cleveland Clinic: Provides information about the disease.
The text includes an image of a tuberculosis X-ray.