Fort Benning TB Case Triggers 47 Latent Infections in Army Training Unit

An active tuberculosis case at Fort Benning led to routine contact testing that identified 47 latent TB infections in the same basic training unit. Those individuals are receiving preventive treatment; eight results are pending and one trainee is under further medical evaluation. The active patient was isolated, and officials say the situation is contained, while experts note the heightened TB risk in crowded settings and stress the importance of robust public health resources.