Three cases of tuberculosis found among illegal immigrants crossing border at El Paso, Texas
In 2022, the border counties of Texas represented 21.2 percent of TB cases in the state, despite just 9.5 percent of the state’s population living in these counties
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On Thursday evening, three cases of tuberculosis were confirmed among the illegal immigrants coming into the United States across the southern border.
Fox News reported that the there cases were found in the El Paso sector.
According to the CDC, tuberculosis is a highly contagious disease caused by a bacterial infection, which can affect the lungs, spine, kidneys, and brain. If not treated properly, the disease can result in death. ---More...
Fox News: Three confirmed cases of tuberculosis were found among illegal migrants in the El Paso sector pic.twitter.com/jAJbFTZ0Sg
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