Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents:
A drug-resistant disease -- What causes tuberculosis? -- The history of tuberculosis -- Medical advancements -- Treating tuberculosis.
Summary:
"Explores the history and impact of tuberculosis"-- Provided by publisher. "For many years, patients with tuberculosis had to live in sanitoriums to stop the spread of infection. Treatments included removing ribs and lungs. Read this book to learn more about the history of the infectious disease known as the white death."-- provided by publisher.
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