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2007 TB Statistical Highlights KDHE statistics show 59 new TB cases statewide in 2007, down from 82 in 2006 but within the range we have seen in the past five years varying from 59 to 89 cases. Sedgwick County reported the most new cases with 17. Wyandotte and Johnson County reported 8 cases each. No other county reported more than four cases in the state. Of the 59 new TB cases reported statewide in 2007, 34 were among males and 25 were among females. Fifteen cases were among black, non-Hispanics; 15 were among Asians, non-Hispanics; 9 were among whites, non-Hispanic and 3 were among other races, non-Hispanics. Seventeen cases were among Hispanics of all races. Four cases were reported in children under age 15. Twelve cases were reported in the age group 15-24; 11 in the age group 25-44; 23 in the age group 45-64; and 9 among people age 65 and older. During 2007, there were five reported cases of HIV co-infection.
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