Victorian diseases refer to diseases that were prevalent during the Victorian era, which lasted from 1837 to 1901. Some of these diseases are still present today, while others have made a comeback in recent years. Here are some of the Victorian diseases that have been reported in the news:

• Typhoid: Typhoid was common during the Victorian era and remains so in parts of the world where there is poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. It is a bacterial disease that can be prevented through good hygiene and vaccination.

• Measles: Measles was a common childhood illness during the Victorian era and is still present today. It is highly transmissible and can be prevented through vaccination.

• Syphilis: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted bacterial disease that was prevalent during the Victorian era. It can be treated with antibiotics if caught early, but if left untreated, it can progress and cause serious health problems.

• Gout: Gout is a disease caused by a sustained lack of Vitamin D and is making a comeback in the UK. It is a skeletal disease that can be prevented through a healthy diet and exposure to sunlight.

• Rickets: Rickets is a deficiency disease caused by a lack of calcium or Vitamin D. It was widespread in low socio-economic areas during the Victorian era and is making a comeback in Scotlands poorest areas. It can be prevented through a healthy diet and exposure to sunlight.

• Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis was prevalent during the Victorian era and is still present today. It is a bacterial disease that can be prevented through vaccination and good hygiene.

Overall, many of these diseases are preventable through good hygiene, vaccination, or getting the correct nutrients. It is important for scientists and healthcare professionals to investigate, manage, and inform the public about how to prevent against diseases that could have a serious impact on public health.