One person a week in England dies with undiagnosed TB, study finds

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Tuberculosis, a bacterial infection that can be fatal if left untreated, is often associated with developing countries, but it still affects people in the UK. The disease can be difficult to diagnose, as its symptoms are similar to those of other illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Effective diagnosis and treatment of TB are crucial to prevent its spread and reduce mortality rates.

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One person a week in England dies with undiagnosed TB, study finds

British-born, older men among those most likely to have disease found only postmortem, say researchers One person a week dies with undiagnosed and therefore untreated tuberculosis in England, a study has found. British-born, older men were among those most likely to have TB diagnosed only after death, researchers said, suggesting healthcare workers could be overlooking the possibility of the disease in these patients…