In order to get latent TB, you need exposure to someone with active TB. If someone with active TB meets the healthcare system, you get a rapid response from hea

In order to get latent TB, you need exposure to someone with active TB. If someone with active TB meets the healthcare system, you get a rapid response from health departments. In May 2024, the Long Beach, CA declared a public health emergency [1] based on a cluster of 14 cases. This kind of reaction is typical and makes it difficult to spread to others, and keeps the levels of latent TB low. [1] https://www.longbeach.gov/press-releases/official-city-of-long-beach-statement-regarding-public-health-emergency-in-response-to-local-tuberculosis-outbreak-risk-to-population-at-large-remains-low/ https://www.longbeach.gov/press-releases/official-city-of-lo...