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- U.S. health officials warn tuberculosis cases have risen annually since 2020, with 2024 totals over 10,600—the highest since 2013.
- The rise follows COVID-19-era disruptions to TB surveillance that left latent infections undetected.
- TB mainly affects the lungs, with symptoms including coughing, chest pain, and fatigue.
- Although treatment is available, incomplete medication can lead to drug-resistant TB.
- Screening is recommended for high-risk populations only.
