North Carolina tuberculosis cases rising for first time in decades following one of the worst outbreaks in U.S. history Cases of the world’s deadliest infectious disease have been increasing in the U.S. in recent years.
Over the course of the last week, Durham’s Duke University Hospital has seen fewer than 10 cases.
The year saw cases and incidence rates increase for a third consecutive year]
But that’s still higher than normal, according to infectious disease scientist Dr. Nicholas Turner.
The last time the numbers were that high was in the 1980s, the station noted.
