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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Epidemiology

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    • Tuberculosis (TB) is a significant global health concern, with 9 million new cases annually.
    • Multidrug-resistant TB presents a substantial international public health challenge.
    • Despite global prevalence, TB incidence in the United States has declined since 1992.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To summarize the current status of tuberculosis in the United States.
    • To identify high-risk populations for tuberculosis.
    • To highlight ongoing challenges in TB control.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of reported tuberculosis cases in the United States.
    • Identification of demographic and risk factors associated with new TB cases.
    • Review of trends in tuberculosis incidence.

    Main Results:

    • Over 9,500 tuberculosis cases were reported in the US in 2013.
    • Approximately 500 pediatric cases (under 15 years) were reported in 2013.
    • Foreign-born individuals accounted for 65% of new US cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Tuberculosis incidence is declining in the US, but remains a concern.
    • Foreign-born persons, ethnic minorities, HIV-infected patients, and those in low-socioeconomic urban areas are high-risk groups.
    • Targeted public health interventions are crucial for controlling tuberculosis, especially in vulnerable populations.