What is tuberculosis, and why am I hearing about it so often in the news right now?

Infectious Diseases

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Right now it has made headlines due to an active outbreak occurring in Kansas. The risk to the public remains low at this time, but continue reading to learn more about symptoms, prevention, and treatment. You may have seen the headlines about Tuberculosis (TB) Read more…