A case of tuberculosis was reported at a Portland-area middle school, sparking concerns among local families, but public health officials are optimistic that community spread will not occur and ...

An active tuberculosis case was confirmed in a student at Dillard High School this week, leading to testing on campus Wednesday for others who may have potentially been exposed.

Symptoms of active tuberculosis include a cough, pain in the chest, and coughing up blood or phlegm. Many people can carry the bacteria without showing symptoms, known as latent tuberculosis.

A tuberculosis case has been confirmed at the Miami federal detention center. Officials are taking steps to protect inmates, staff and the public.

In recent times, the United States has had one of the world's lowest rates of tuberculosis, although it increased in 2023: to 2.9 cases per 100,000 persons from 2.5 cases in 2022.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Health officials have confirmed a case of tuberculosis at Dillard High School in Broward County. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — One confirmed case of tuberculosis has been diagnosed in an individual at Lane Middle School, Multnomah County Health officials confirmed. Officials have not yet ...

JOLIET, Ill. — A second case of tuberculosis (TB) has been reported at a suburban high school.Joliet West High School officials reported Monday that a student has been diagnosed with the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A case of tuberculosis has been recorded at a Southeast Portland middle school, according to Multnomah County. Public health officials confirmed one case of active ...

Officials said the person had been recently diagnosed with active pulmonary tuberculosis but may have been contagious between Sept. 3, 2024 and May 1, 2025.

According to Oregon Health Authority data, in 2024, 87 cases of tuberculosis were reported in Oregon, or 2.1 cases for every 100,000 Oregon residents.