4,481 cases of tuberculosis in Germany – coughing can indicate the lung disease. In 2023 there were 4,481 confirmed cases of TB in Germany.
In 2021 there were still around 3,900 cases. Tuberculosis is usually life-threatening in poor countries with poor medical care - where people have no money for medication or simply lack it. Treatment for tuberculosis usually consists of lengthy antibiotic therapy. This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.