Department of Public Health reports tuberculosis cases in Connecticut stable despite 16% increase in TB cases nationally
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HARTFORD, Conn. — Officials from the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that 66 tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported in Connecticut in 2023, (one case fewer than in 2022), corresponding to an incidence rate of 1.8/100,000, similar to 2022.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2023, the U.S. had 9,615 TB disease cases with an incidence rate of 2.9/100,000 population. These data represent an increase of 16% in cases and an increased incidence rate of 15% compared to 2022. Although TB disease case numbers have remained steady for the last two years in Connecticut, the cases have presented as more complex to manage. These national and Connecticut trends highlight the need for consistent support for public health in general, and vigilance regarding TB disease and infection, in particular.