Tuberculosis Cases Rising in US as Doctors Warn of 'Rebound Effect'

Tuberculosis cases rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

Tuberculosis - nicknamed "white plague" from the pale appearance of those affected with the disease - has been rising in the U.S. since the pandemic, health officials have warned.

Cases of 'white plague' rising in US as doctors warn of 'rebound effect'

Tuberculosis cases in the U.S. hit their highest level since 2013, with over 10,600 confirmed in 2024. Health officials say the rise is linked to a COVID-19 pandemic rebound effect.

“White Plague” Cases Rise Across the United States as Doctors Warn of Pandemic Rebound Effect

Tuberculosis, historically known as the “white plague,” has seen a notable rise in U.S. cases since the COVID-19 pandemic, with