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Podcast: Mayo Clinic Talks
Episode: Class 5 Tuberculosis Cases
Description: Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.
Guest: John W. Wilson, M.D.
Tuberculosis remains a significant health concern. Globally, in 2023, an estimated 10 million individuals developed active tuberculosis and over one million died of the disease. In the U.S., just under 10, 000 individuals in the U.S. were diagnosed with TB, representing an increase over 2022. While tuberculosis remains a treatable disease, it’s important to suspect and recognize those who may have it. A class 5 tuberculosis case is part of a TB classification system and refers to a suspected tuberculosis infection that requires further investigation. Symptoms ma...