The US Army says it has contained a tuberculosis situation at Fort Benning after finding an active case and 47 latent infections

The US Army has contained a tuberculosis situation at Fort Benning after identifying one active case and 47 latent infections among trainees. Routine testing following the March diagnosis led to preventive treatment for those with latent TB, while the active case was isolated. An epidemiologist highlighted the risks of TB in crowded environments and the importance of public health measures.