Health assessments in visa application processes commonly include screening for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and review of vaccine history.
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Typical components of medical screening applied during immigration visa evaluations.
The World Health Organization reported that about 8.3 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis in 2024, representing 78% of the estimated number of people who fell ill with TB that year.
December 31, 2024
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Core global case and detection estimates from the WHO 2024 tuberculosis report.
The World Health Organization reported that 1.23 million people died from tuberculosis in 2024.
December 31, 2024
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Global TB mortality estimate from the WHO 2024 tuberculosis report.
Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria that primarily attack the lungs and is transmitted through the air when an infectious person coughs or sneezes.
December 31, 2024
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Basic medical description of tuberculosis transmission and pathology.
U.S. visa applicants routinely undergo medical screening that includes checks for communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and review of vaccination history.
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Standard components of medical examinations for people applying for U.S. visas.