Cases of tuberculosis are increasing in Germany - if left untreated, it is the deadliest infectious disease. As of: March 20, 2024, 9:32 p.m By: Sophia Lother, Romina Kunze CommentsPressSplit The symptoms are inconspicuous, the consequences can be fatal: tuberculosis is back, also in Germany.

The number of cases in Germany had been declining for years, but the Robert Koch Institute is now recording an increase in tuberculosis cases again. A new study on life expectancy due to Corona is also causing concern.