New Jersey Resident Tests Positive for Tuberculosis

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A resident in southern New Jersey recently tested positive for tuberculosis, prompting an investigation by the New Jersey Department of Health and Human Services. The infected individual was placed into isolation and is receiving treatment, while their household members and other close contacts are being tested for the disease. Tuberculosis, caused by the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria, can attack the lungs and other parts of the body, and if not treated properly, can be fatal.

Why it matters

Tuberculosis is a serious public health concern, as the bacteria can spread through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. While Delaware is considered a low-incidence state for TB, this case in a neighboring state highlights the importance of awareness, testing, and proper treatment to prevent the further spread of the disease.

The details

The New Jersey Department of Health announced that the resident in Camden County went to a local hospital on February 12 displaying symptoms of tuberculosis and tested positive for the disease. Officials said the individual was placed into isolation and is receiving treatment, while their household members are being tested. So far, none of the close contacts have presented symptoms. The Department of Health is investigating to identify others who may have been exposed.

• The New Jersey resident tested positive for tuberculosis on February 12, 2026.
• The New Jersey Department of Health announced the case on February 25, 2026.

What’s next

The New Jersey Department of Health continues to investigate the situation to identify others who might have been exposed to the tuberculosis-infected individual.