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This Podcast Will Kill You

Ep 9 Tuberculosis: A Slow Burn

Jan 2, 2018
59:00

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  • Tuberculosis was once seen as romantic but became a major cause of death globally by the 19th century.
  • Tuberculosis drug-resistant strains pose a challenge in treatment, with 10.4 million cases reported in 2016.

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The History of Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis has a long and devastating history, initially viewed as a romantic disease, it became a major cause of death globally by the 19th century. Robert Koch's discovery of the tuberculosis bacterium and his unsuccessful attempt at a cure marked significant milestones in advancements against the disease.

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