Maine in crisis as deadliest disease in the world spreads among residents
Published on: Sept. 6, 2025, 8:19 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Maine CDC has confirmed three unrelated cases of active tuberculosis (TB) in the Greater Portland area, urging residents to be aware of symptoms like a persistent cough lasting more than three weeks. Despite Maine reporting 28 TB cases this year, health officials stress the publics risk remains low. TB spreads only through “close, prolonged contact,” and can be treated with antibiotics or prevented by the BCG vaccine.
