Tuberculosis on rise in Arkansas, health department says

Over 100 tuberculosis cases recorded in Arkansas, a 15-year high, health officials warn
Tuberculosis cases are on the rise in Arkansas, reaching their highest point in over a decade, the Arkansas Department of Health announced Friday morning.Offici
Arkansas records 15-year high in Tuberculosis cases
State health officials warned Friday of a rise in tuberculosis in the state among both adults and children, saying the total number of cases this year has already topped 100, the first time the state has recorded that many in 15 years.
Tuberculosis on the rise in Arkansas, health department says
ADH said that, in Arkansas, TB disproportionally affects African Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics and that those most at risk of complications are babies, young children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.
ADH: Tuberculosis cases rising in Arkansas
Health officials say that these symptoms can be seen in various diseases, so they can often be misdiagnosed as recurring pneumonia or bronchitis.
Why are tuberculosis cases in Arkansas at a 15 year high?
Tuberculosis cases are on the rise among adult and pediatric populations in the Natural State, according to the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). According to ADH, the department has recorded over 100 cases in the state since November of 2024— this is the first time in 15 years that Arkansas has eclipsed 100 tuberculosis cases in a year.
Arkansas seeing record-setting tuberculosis case numbers
The latest Arkansas Department of Health figures show tuberculosis cases in the state are setting records. A department report issued Friday shows the state has seen more than 100 cases as of Nov. 1.
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