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What illness did Herbert suffer from?

  • Consumption

  • Plague

  • Smallpox

  • Tuberculosis

Answer

Herbert suffered from consumption, a term historically used to describe a wasting disease, typically tuberculosis. This infectious disease affects the lungs, causing symptoms such as coughing, fever, weight loss, and fatigue. In severe cases, consumption can lead to lung damage, respiratory failure, and death.
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