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TB Cases Surge 20% in New Jersey; National Alarm Raised

2/5/2025

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Tuberculosis (TB) is making a troubling comeback in the U.S., with New Jersey alone reporting 343 cases in 2023—a staggering 20% jump from the previous year. The CDC reveals a national surge, marking three years of rising cases, totaling 9,633 in 2023. Public health experts urge heightened awareness and testing for those at risk.

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Tuberculosis (TB) is making a troubling comeback in the U.S., with New Jersey alone reporting 343 cases in 2023—a staggering 20% jump from the previous year. The CDC reveals a national surge, marking three years of rising cases, totaling 9,633 in 2023. Public health experts urge heightened awareness and testing for those at risk.