TB has been around for thousands of years. From 1600 to 1800, it was responsible for around 25 per cent of all deaths in Europe.It usually affects the lungs and, if left untreated, can be fatal.
Treatment often includes a course ofAnyone with links to The John Frost School who has experienced symptoms should contact their GP or PHW's health protection team on 0300 00 300 32.TB is an airborne disease that spreads through close contact with infected people.Sometimes no symptoms will appear. But if they do, the most common include:A high temperature or night sweats