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What was tuberculosis called in the 1800s?
What was tuberculosis called in the 1800s?
Who discovered Koch’s bacillus?
Who discovered Koch’s bacillus?
What was the name of the surgical treatment for tuberculosis in the 1900s?
What was the name of the surgical treatment for tuberculosis in the 1900s?
What percentage of TB deaths worldwide are associated with HIV (+)?
What percentage of TB deaths worldwide are associated with HIV (+)?
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Historical Context of Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis was referred to as "consumption" in the 1800s, highlighting its debilitating nature and the weight loss often associated with the disease.
Discovery of Koch's Bacillus
- Robert Koch discovered Koch's bacillus, or Mycobacterium tuberculosis, in 1882, providing a significant breakthrough in understanding the cause of tuberculosis.
Surgical Treatment in the 1900s
- The surgical treatment for tuberculosis in the early 1900s was known as thoracotomy, which involved operating on the chest to remove infected tissue or collapse the lung to promote healing.
TB and HIV Connection
- Approximately 25% of tuberculosis deaths worldwide are associated with HIV, illustrating the severe impact of co-infection on the global TB epidemic.
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Test your knowledge of tuberculosis (TB) with this quiz covering its historical background, epidemiological perspectives, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, types, and future directions in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students.
