Summer is now behind us, with shorter and darker nights as well as cooler temperatures upon us once more.
22.09.2023 - 17:35 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Health officials have warned that cases of an infection that 'remains a serious public health issue' have been increasing.
Tuberculosis - known also as TB - is an infection affecting the lungs. It can be treated with antibiotics - but if left untreated it can become serious, according to the NHS.
Cases of the infection increased by 7 per cent in England in the first half of 2023 compared to last year, data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates. Notifications for the first half of the year hit 2,408 - up from 2,251 for the same period in 2022.
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The UKHSA stressed that England remains a 'low-incidence' country. However, progress towards eliminating the disease completely in the UK has stalled in recent years.
Now, the UKHSA has issued a warning, reminding people that TB is not just a problem for other countries – it is impacting increasing numbers of people at home.
Dr Esther Robinson, Head of the TB Unit at UKHSA, said: "TB is curable and preventable, but despite significant progress towards elimination in recent years, the disease remains a serious public health issue in the UK.
"With treatment, most people will make a full recovery. It is very important that those with relevant symptoms are tested for TB and appropriate treatment is started promptly, both for the individual and for the prevention of onward transmission."
Dr Robinson said a cough lasting longer than three weeks could be a sign of TB and that people should see their GP if they are concerned. "As we head into winter, it is important to remember that
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