A journey through memory lane of history of tuberculosis in India.

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1994-01-01
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Tuberculosis, an infectious disease has got a special place in the medical bibliography. Its history dates back to 5000 B.C. of neolithic period. Even in modern world with advancement of the knowledge of tuberculosis with specific drugs to treat and programmes for its prevention, this diseasse is top listed on public health problems in all the developing countries. Its sad impact was felt by the human race throughout the world and in all ages. Thus the people of all countries and so also India fought back against this disease.
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Thippanna G, Narayanamma S. A journey through memory lane of history of tuberculosis in India. Bulletin of the Indian Institute of History of Medicine (Hyderabad). 1994 Jan; 24(1): 53-61