Started in January 2024 in Kansas, USA tuberculosis (TB) The epidemic continues. 147 people in the region were diagnosed with TB, 67 people of them actively spent the disease, the remaining 80 people do not show symptoms but infection consists of individuals were recorded. It has been announced that two people have lost their lives so far due to the epidemic.
Epidemic
TB is transmitted through small infected droplets spreading into the air with the coughing, speech or even breathing of sick people. In rare cases, there is a risk of contamination with unqualified dairy products or medical procedures such as bone graft. Although the exact source of the outbreak in Kansas has not yet been determined, it is stated that the spread in low -income areas is higher.
COVID-19 PANDEMISI INCREASED TÜERCÜLOZ CASE
According to scientists, the COVİD-19 pandemisi caused tuberculosis cases to increase globally. Between 2020-2023, TB cases increased by 4.6 percent, while a 15 percent rise in the USA between 2022-2023. During the period of PANDEM, the restriction of patients’ access to health centers led to a delay of early diagnosis and disruption of treatments. In addition, supply problems in tuberculosis drugs are shown as one of the reasons for this increase.
GLOBAL PUBLIC PROBLEM
Experts say that TB is still a global public health problem. Especially those who do not show symptoms can carry the disease for years. Therefore, it is of great importance to raise the society with early diagnosis and training programs.
(DHA)