N.J. resident in isolation after testing positive for tuberculosis
NJ.com • • health
Key Points:
- A Camden County resident who visited a local hospital tested positive for active tuberculosis (TB) after showing symptoms on February 12, with diagnosis confirmed on February 17 and treatment started on February 19.
- The Camden County Health Department is investigating potential exposures and testing household members, none of whom have shown TB symptoms so far.
- TB remains a significant global health threat, spreading through airborne bacteria and primarily affecting the lungs, with symptoms including prolonged coughing, chest pain, and coughing up blood.
- In 2024, TB cases increased by 8% nationwide, though New Jersey’s case numbers remained stable, with a higher incidence rate than the national average.
- The CDC recommends testing and treatment for those at risk, noting
