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People are being urged to be vigilant for a cough lasting longer than three weeks, as it could be an indicator of a potentially fatal Victorian-era disease that is seeing a resurgence. The latest figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reveal that notifications of tuberculosis (TB) in England rose by 13% in 2024 compared to 2023.

TB is a bacterial infection that spreads through airborne particles and primarily affects the lungs. Often associated with the Victorian era due to its high incidence during that time, it was largely eliminated with the advent of vaccines and antibiotics.

However, there were 5,480 reported instances of the disease in England in 2024, up from 4,850 in 2023. TB remains most prevalent in urban areas, including London.

Symptoms include a pers

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