History of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

This article highlights the history of pulmonary TB from the onset of human existence to the present. Despite its long history, TB was slowly identified as a major cause of disease, and defined causation and significant treatment strategies advances over the past 150  years. TB remains a major challenge for definitive global prevention and cure. This article gives a brief overview of the history of TB.

Source: Thoracic Surgery Clinics - November 17, 2018 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: A. Thomas Pezzella Source Type: research