Wyandotte County, Kansas

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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Kansas Battles Severe Tuberculosis Outbreak, Two Fatalities Reported

Kansas is currently grappling with its largest tuberculosis outbreak since the 1950s, with 67 confirmed cases predominantly in Wyandotte County. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has reported two fatalities in 2024 linked to the outbreak,

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Kansas faces one of the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in US history

Kansas is currently facing one the largest tuberculosis outbreaks in U.S. history with 67 confirmed active cases and 79 confirmed latent cases.

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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 ...

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Johnson County Health Dept. responds to tuberculosis concerns

The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment (JCDHE) says all TB patients in the county have completed treatment ...

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Kansas health officials say tuberculosis outbreak in KC-area is 'largest documented outbreak in US history'

there are 67 people being treated for TB cases on the Kansas side of the Kansas City area — 60 in Wyandotte County and seven others in Johnson County. There are also 79 confirmed latent TB ...

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Tuberculosis Cases in Saline County Remain Normal

“While TB cases in Wyandotte and Johnson counties are getting attention, we want to assure our residents that what we’re ...

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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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‘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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