Tuberculosis in the United States

Posted: Jul 25th, 2016 at 07:26PM - by e7 Health

Tuberculosis in the United States

Recently, news broke out of Wisconsin that 6 refugees who are living in Wisconsin were diagnosed with an MDR (Multi-Drug resistant) strain of tuberculosis dating back to 2014 and 2015. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services also came forward and said that an additional 21 refugees were diagnosed with TB during this same time period, which in turn has made Wisconsin the "TB Capital of the country" according to Breitbart News. Other states that have had issues with refugees being affected by TB include Louisiana, Vermont, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky and Idaho (to name just a few). There are 41 other states that Breitbart News has requested health data from and are still waiting for.

The multi-drug resistant form of TB isn't always treatable or curable, and the treatment is expensive and is quite a long process. Active TB that isn't drug resistant and that is curable often comes at a price. Active TB can take anywhere from four to nine months to actually have an effect and can cost upwards of $17000.00 per patient to treat. The MDR strain of TB can cost up to $150,000.00 per infected patients! Active TB cases in Wisconsin rose from 2014 to 2015, up 40% in fact. The MDR version of TB is actually a very small percentage in the United State. Only 91 cases out of 9,421 active cases were diagnosed as MDR by the CDC in 2014. It seems though that there was a slight to significant increase in the amount of MDR cases in 2015, with a total of 62 cases from 15 states. California had 22 cases of MDR TB, which is up from the 18 that they had in 2014.

The Center for Disease Control is slated to release its final report based off of 2015 in September, giving us a better idea at the state that have the highest TB outbreaks and what types of TB is more prevalent. MDR TB has long been a problem in the state of Wisconsin though, so this isn't really something that is new for the states. Between 2005 and 2012, there were 20 cases of MDR TB diagnosed in the state.

At e7 Health, we provide both the one and two step TB Skin testing, along with the Quantiferon Blood test and the chest X-Ray. We are able to do most services same day, if not next day. Call us today at 702-800-2723 OR book an appointment on our website! Get yourself tested today at one of our locations.

Google 5 Star Customer Review
Google Reviews for E7Health

e7 Health

4.8 Based on 1165 Reviews
Google Reviews
Give us a 5-Star Review on Google! It only takes a few seconds!
Google Reviews

The workers were nice and professional. The wait was short. The only problem I had is because it is very far from where I live. I wish there was one that was closer.

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Gloria Williams
Google Reviews

(Translated by Google) This is the best clinic I've ever visited. I went for some work-related tests and they treated me with so much kindness and respect. They have a fantastic team. Google won't let me leave a second review. I went a second time and they treated me just as well as always, with great kindness and professionalism. They make everything easy for you at our clinic, and they have a fantastic staff. Ms. Fernanda was a true professional. Thank you to all the doctors for making things so easy for us. (Original) Esta es la mejor clínica que he visitado. Fui hacerme un exámenes para mi trabajo y me atendieron con mucho amor y respeto, tienen un equipo de trabajo fantástico, google no me deja hacer una segunda reseña. Fui por segunda vez y me atendieron igual que siempre aquí con muchas amabilidad y profesionalismo a nuestra clínica porque esto te lo hacen fácil además de eso no tienen un gran personal profesional . La señorita Fernanda fue una gran profesional en su atención. Gracias a TODOS LOS DOCTORES POR HACERNOS LAS COSAS FACILES

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Alfredo Portes gata
Google Reviews

Clean & professional

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Les Figueroa
Google Reviews

Correct procedure technique. I’m a retired Nurse I no

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Pamela Phillips
Google Reviews

Great place all employees were very helpful and very friendly

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Carlos Diaz Sr
Google Reviews

Awesome staff.

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Denise Debay
Google Reviews

The staff was very friendly thorough and efficient.

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Dolores Springston
Google Reviews

Amazing doctors and staff! They take all the right steps to ensure safety and they explain everything they do with a smile ! Great staff! Friendly and kind -all vaccines on spot! Physicals etc!

Read More
E7 Health Reviewer Becky S