A History of Tuberculosis

A History of Tuberculosis offers a comprehensive exploration of the disease's evolution tracing its understanding from the era of Sylvius to modern times. Drawing heavily from Dr. Arnold Spina's German work the book provides detailed insights into the changing perceptions and medical approaches to tuberculosis over centuries. It also highlights groundbreaking discoveries notably those of Dr. Robert Koch whose pivotal research identified the tuberculosis bacillus and revolutionized diagnosis and treatment. Richly annotated with notes and additions the work illuminates the scientific progress and ongoing challenges in combating this enduring and devastating disease.A History of Tuberculosis - From the time of Sylvius to the present day: being in part a translation with notes and additions from the German of Dr. Arnold Spina: containing also an account of the researches and discoveries of Dr. Robert Koch is an unchanged high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1883.