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Tuberculosis Cases Surge in US as Doctors Warn of 'Rebound Effect' Amid COVID-19 Recovery
Cases of tuberculosis, known as 'the white plague,' are rising in the US, prompting doctors to warn of a potential 'rebound effect' due to lifted pandemic restrictions.
A deadly disease known as 'the white plague' is rising in the US, according to health officials. Tuberculosis has been on the rise since the pandemic, and doctors are warning of a potential 'rebound effect'. As cases increase, health experts are sounding the alarm about the potential consequences. The nickname for tuberculosis comes from its pale appearance, as it affects the lungs.
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