Tuberculosis: An Old Disease In A Modern World
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https://doi.org/10.37547/ijasr-05-11-05Keywords:
Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Infectious disease, Pulmonary TBAbstract
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious and chronic disease caused by the microorganism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It predominantly attacks the lungs but can also affect various other organs in the human body. The illness was first identified by the German bacteriologist Dr. Robert Koch in 1882 in Berlin, Germany. Through microscopic observation and cultivation methods, Koch succeeded in isolating the pathogen responsible for the disease, proving that tuberculosis is transmitted by a specific infectious agent. This groundbreaking discovery became a cornerstone in medical microbiology, contributing greatly to the advancement of diagnostic techniques, preventive measures, and therapeutic approaches against TB. Despite progress in medicine, tuberculosis continues to pose a serious public health challenge worldwide.
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