<s>[INST] Why TB is still a prob in USA? [/INST] Tuberculosis is preventable and treatable but remains the world’s deadliest infectious-disease killer. Having infectious TB disease means that you can spread TB germs to others. In the last several years the United States has reported the lowest number of TB cases on record, but too many people still suffer from TB. Even with decreasing numbers, TB continues to be a problem. While the number of TB cases in the United States has gone down, TB still has worse effects among racial and ethnic minorities. This is because certain minority groups are more likely to have TB risk factors that can increase the chance of developing the disease.

This booklet answers common questions about TB. Please ask your doctor, nurse, or other health care provider if you have additional questions. Source: CDC. Link: https://www.cdc.gov/tb/publications/faqs/tb-qa.htm. Field: Lung Disease. Disease: Tuberculosis </s>