Tuberculosis (TB) is a reportable disease in Oklahoma. TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which usually affects the lungs. However, other parts of the body can be affected. When someone with TB disease of the lung coughs, sneezes, laughs, or sings, TB bacteria get into the air.

Jan 28, 2025 · Oklahoma health officials are looking into a tuberculosis wave after Kansas officials experienced an “unprecedented” outbreak. According to a release from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, public health officials reported 66 active cases and 79 latent infections in the Kansas City metro area, as of Jan. 17.

21 hours ago · OKLAHOMA CITY — As Kansas deals with the largest Tuberculosis outbreak in the U.S. in decades, concerns are rising in neighboring Oklahoma.The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) says ...

Tuberculosis (TB) is a reportable disease in Oklahoma. TB is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which usually affects the lungs. However, other parts of the body can be affected. Below are resources you can view, print, or share. For more information, please visit Tuberculosis.

1 day ago · After a recent outbreak of tuberculosis in Kansas, many in Oklahoma are worried, but health experts say there is no active outbreak in the Sooner state.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to KOCO 5’s YouTube channelWhile it’s not actively an outbreak in Oklahoma, it’s still top of mind.Dr. Douglas Drevets, with OU Health, said that so far, they don’t really know how TB could spread ...

Number and Incidence Rate of Reported Tuberculosis Cases by County, Oklahoma 2023 . Le Flore County 0 0.0 Lincoln County 0 0.0 Logan County 0 0.0 Love County 0 0.0 Major County 0 0.0 Marshall County 0 0.0 Mayes County 1 2.5 ... Oklahoma 66 1.6 . …

Jan 28, 2025 · OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Health officials in Kansas are describing a Tuberculosis outbreak as "unprecedented". The outbreak, centered around two counties in the Kansas City metro area, has...

Feb 9, 2024 · U.S. tuberculosis cases rose 5% in 2022, disproportionately affecting communities of color. A digitally colorized scan of Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, which cause tuberculosis in human beings. Although tuberculosis cases have been rising, public health departments say they lack the resources to stop the disease from spreading.

The Communicable Disease Clinic provides testing, screening, and treatment services for tuberculosis (TB) and other communicable diseases. TB Screening and Services. TB Skin Testing (PPD): ... Oklahoma City, OK 73111 (405) 427-8651 Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm .

TB Program Website: http://www.ok.gov/health/… (Updated 07/2024)