[LucyT]

Snip: ....in recent years, tuberculosis has made a shocking comeback. One third of the world’s population is infected with TB. In 2003 there were nearly 9 million new cases and 2 million deaths.

Thanks MD. These numbers are staggering; I have to ping a few folks to this post.

[presently no screen name]

Four out of 35 employees who didn't come in close contact with the infected trial participant also tested positive, the authorities said.


Seems the four come in contact w/others - who may be walking around infecting others. I had no idea - 1/3 of the world's population is infected. Staggering indeed.

[Froufrou]

I am opinion that, at least in my neck of the woods, the large number of immigrants has much to do with the increased numbers of TB cases.