TB Program, Oregon Health Authority

In 2023, 78 cases of TB disease were reported in Oregon. Our website has more information about tuberculosis case data in Oregon. Data is updated annually in late March and some sections of data are updated quarterly.
Learn more here:

Oregon Health Authority : Oregon Tuberculosis Data : Tuberculosis Program : State of Oregon Get Oregon tuberculosis case, rate and incidence data

TB and LTBI education materials are available in many languages on our website. If a language you need is not available you may request new translations by emailing us at [email protected]

Oregon Health Authority : Patient Education : Tuberculosis Program : State of Oregon Regimens for LTBI treatment, multi-language tact sheets and other resources

Happy Public Service Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of all public servants. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to serving our communities and promoting health and well-being. Your contributions are truly invaluable.

🌞 Happy Summer Solstice! Today we celebrate the longest day of the year with gratitude for the sun's warmth and light. Fresh air has long been a prescribed intervention for TB patients, so get out there and enjoy some beautiful weather and fresh air. May this season bring you joy, good health, and cherished memories with loved ones. 🌻

Happy Juneteenth! Today we honor the end of slavery in the US and celebrate freedom, unity, and resilience. Let's come together to recognize our past and work towards a future of equality for all. This includes recognizing health disparities for those in the BIPOC community and continued work to ensure all Oregonians have access to quality healthcare and TB treatments.

Did you know that Ringo Starr, drummer for The Beatles, the Plastic Ono Band and of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band fame had Tuberculosis? In fact, it was during his time in a TB sanatorium as a teen that Starr learned to play the drums.

How a life-threatening illness made Ringo Starr learn drums The story of how The Beatles' Ringo Starr learned to play the drums after playing in a hospital band while he was battling tuberculosis as a child.

This crash course lecture from John Green is a great dive into the history and realities of TB.

The Deadliest Infectious Disease of All Time | Crash Course Lecture Tuberculosis is often thought of as an old-timey disease, but in reality, it continues to kill over a million and a half people per year, despite its known c...

🎉 Happy Thank You Thursday! 🌟 Today, we are grateful for all of our dedicated healthcare workers, volunteers, and community members who help make Oregon a healthier place to live. Your passion and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do! ❤️

🌟 Happy World Immunization Week! 🎉 Let's celebrate the power of vaccines to protect our communities and keep us healthy. Remember, getting immunized not only protects you, but also those around you. We look forward to a future where a new and effective TB vaccine helps reduce TB infections and disease worldwide. Thank you for continuing to prioritize health and well-being! 💉💚

Happy Earth Day from all of us at Oregon Health Authority TB Program! Let's come together to celebrate the beauty of our planet and commit to preserving it for future generations. 🌎💚

New studies show that tuberculosis can have a lasting impact on the lung health of successfully treated individuals, making a compelling argument for long term care for individuals impacted by post TB lung disease.

Tuberculosis can have a lasting impact on the lung health of successfully treated individuals New research being presented at this year's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27–30 April) has found compelling evidence that tuberculosis (TB) can have a lasting impact on the lungs of individuals who have been successfully treated for the disease.

Happy National Exercise Day from all of us at Oregon Health Authority TB Program! 🎉💪 Whether you're hitting the gym or taking a walk in the beautiful PNW, make sure to get up and get moving today. Your body will thank you!

University of Oxford researchers have for the first time established a controlled human infection model for tuberculosis (TB) that infects people via the lungs—the way TB enters the body.

Breakthrough aerosol human infection model gives hope for future TB vaccine development University of Oxford researchers have for the first time established a controlled human infection model for tuberculosis (TB) that infects people via the lungs—the way TB enters the body.

In 2023, 78 cases of TB disease were reported in Oregon, corresponding to an incidence rate of 1.8 cases for every 100,000 Oregon residents. This rate is a 5.9% increase over 2022 and is part of a ten-year trend of essentially stable TB disease rates in the state. Oregon remains a medium-incidence state for TB disease and remains below the national case rate. People who were born in the Pacific Islands (Chuuk and Marshall Islands in particular) continue to be diagnosed with TB disease at a high rate in Oregon. In 2023, one case of multi-drug resistant TB was diagnosed in Oregon. Three children under the age of 14 were treated for TB disease and two adults were co-infected with TB and HIV, both of whom had a concurrent AIDS diagnosis.
Nationwide, the TB rate is on a notable upward trend. 2023 was the 3rd consecutive year of increase with a case count of 9,615 and a rate of 2.9 cases/100,000 population. This rate is a 15% increase over the 2022 rate of 2.5 cases/100,000 residents. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the TB incidence rate is up 25% nationwide. Please visit the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for complete US data for 2023.
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Tuberculosis — United States, 2023 This report describes increases in the prevalence of ...

On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB). 142 years later we observe this date annually as World TB Day, a day to reflect on the progress made in the fight to end TB, recognize those who've made that fight a priority and who work tirelessly in our communities to prevent the spread of disease and provide care to those affected, and finally to recommit to the fight for a future free from TB.
The OHA TB program would like to thank all our local partners for the time and energy they commit to Oregonians across the state, providing testing, resources and treatment day in and day out. The work does not go unnoticed! We are for the progress made in the fight against TB and invite all Oregonians to join us in the fight against TB in our state and beyond.
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World TB Day Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24.

Although anyone can get TB, some people are at greater risk of TB than others. This is because some population groups have higher rates of TB disease in their communities, thus raising the risk of becoming infected with the bacteria.
You can learn more from the CDC about TB and health disparities here: https://ow.ly/fcAA50QVMwv

Health Disparities in TB Some groups of people are affected by TB more than others.

Happy International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination! 🎉 Let's celebrate our diversity and unity as we work together to create a more inclusive and equitable society. Racism negatively affects the mental and physical health of millions of people, preventing them from attaining their highest level of health, and consequently, affecting the health of our nation. Together, we can build a future free from discrimination. 💖
You can learn more about racism and health from the CDC here : https://ow.ly/FmPJ50QVLef

Racism and Health CDC’s Commitment to Addressing Racism as an Obstacle to Health

Congratulations to the 2024 CDC U.S. TB Elimination Champions for your contributions to preventing and controlling TB in the United States.

World TB Day Champions Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24.

Registration is open for this World TB Day webinar presented by PAHO and WHO

Opportunities and Challenges Towards Tuberculosis Elimination in the Americas Globally, tuberculosis (TB) is the leading cause of death from infectious disease. According to the World Health Organization's Global TB Report 2023, an estimated 10.6 million cases were reported worldwide, with 1.3 million deaths, of which around 167,000 were among people living with HIV. Global e...

While we in Oregon continue to work locally, global TB elimination is the ultimate goal.

What it takes to push tuberculosis elimination across the finish line While progress has been made toward the 2030 goal to end tuberculosis, gaps persist between aspirations and the current situation. Dr. Anand Date, global TB branch chief at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, remains relentless in the pursuit of a world free from TB.

Happy Zero Discrimination Day from Oregon Health Authority! Let's celebrate diversity and inclusivity, spreading love and acceptance to all. TB doesn't discriminate and neither should we. Remember, kindness knows no boundaries. 🌈💖

World TB Day 2024 is coming up March 24, 2024.

Providers can find resources and more at

World TB Day Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24.

Tuberculosis (TB) spreads easily where people gather in crowds or where people live in crowded conditions. People with HIV/AIDS and other people with weakened immune systems have a higher risk of catching tuberculosis than people with typical immune systems. Learn more about TB from the Mayo Clinic.

Tuberculosis-Tuberculosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic Learn about the prevention and treatment of this disease that causes serious illness around the world.

The TB program website on Oregon.Gov has resources for patients in multiple languages and has been recently reorganized to make finding what you need easier and faster. We are constantly expanding our materials and language availability. We welcome your request if you would like documents in an alternate format or language other than English. Please email us at [email protected] with your request.

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Oregon Health Authority : Patient Education : Tuberculosis Program : State of Oregon Regimens for LTBI treatment, multi-language tact sheets and other resources

People arriving in the United States as part of Uniting for Ukraine must be screened for TB disease.

All people two years of age or older will need to be screened for TB by getting an interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) test within 90 days after arrival to the United States. An IGRA is a blood test to tell if a person has been infected with TB germs. It does not tell whether the person has latent TB infection or has progressed to TB disease.
Your county health department is able to provide you with a TB blood test for free. For information on where to get tested, please email [email protected] or call 503-358-8516.

https://www.cdc.gov/tb/programs/unitingforukraine.htm -Resources

With all the news about infectious diseases, sometimes feeling burnt out or overwhelmed with information is easy. Knowing your risk factors for , how TB spreads, and the differences between Latent TB Infection (LTBI) and TB disease is critical. You can learn more about TB at the CDC's Basic TB Facts website here;

Tuberculosis (TB)- Basic TB Facts CDC provides basic facts and general information about TB.

If you know a TB elimination champion, nominate them by February 16th!

February 16th is the deadline to submit nominations for the 2024 CDC U.S. TB Elimination Champions!

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Karen started to feel sick after giving birth to her fourth child. She had a fever, night sweats, and lost her appetite. Worst of all, it was hard to breathe. Soon after she got home from the hospital, the fevers and nights sweats came back. “The night sweats were worse, the fevers were worse. My trouble breathing was worse, couldn’t get upstairs. I couldn’t do simple tasks. I lost a lot of weight and I didn’t feel like eating. I just felt tired all the time,” Karen recalls.

Tuberculosis (TB) - Personal Stories - Karen's Story Karen, a TB survivor, started feeling sick after giving birth to her son. She shares her story to give hope to TB patients.

The Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC or Curry Center) is designated as the Tuberculosis Center of Excellence for Training, Education and Medical Consultation (TB COE) for the western region through a funded cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Curry Center is a wealth of training and information on TB. Check them out at:

Homepage | Curry International Tuberculosis Center The Curry International Tuberculosis Center (CITC) creates, enhances, and disseminates state-of-the-art resources and models of excellence and performs research to control and eliminate tuberculosis in the United States and Internationally. More about us.