Tuberculosis might sound like something out of an old history book, but it’s making a very real comeback, and New York is one of the states seeing it firsthand.
Tuberculosis Cases Rising Across the U.S. and New York
Health officials are saying tuberculosis has been increasing in the United States after decades of decline.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more than 10,000 cases were reported nationwide in 2025. New York alone accounted for 967 of those cases, one of the highest totals in the country.
Experts say the upward trend began around 2020 and has continued steadily, raising concerns among public health officials.
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