Tuberculosis has recently made news in the Midwest. Officials from the Kansas Department of Health and the CDC have confirmed that the state is now experiencing the worst epidemic in US history. Usually affecting the lungs, tuberculosis is an infectious respiratory illness brought on by germs that also may affect other organs. Though not from sharing food, shaking hands, or kissing, the CDC notes that it is spread via the air when TB sufferers cough, sneeze, or sing. Children and newborns also run more danger of contracting TB. The good news is that TB can be done away with and effectively treated.
Medical professionals explain who should receive the tuberculosis (TB) vaccination, how it works, and what symptoms to watch out for in this comprehensive guide. It is crucial for those who deal with high-risk groups to get TB screening every year, according to MinuteMed Contributor Lily Grobman, PA. Read the article.
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