Abstract
This paper addresses many of the misconceptions surrounding tuberculosis in three different time periods: ancient times, the Middle Ages, and the 19th-20th centuries, and explains the social ramifications caused by the lack of understanding.
Keywords: Tuberculosis, Bacterial Infections and Mycoses, Respiratory Tract Diseases
How to Cite:
Lauer, S., (2017) “The Social Impact of the Misconceptions Surrounding Tuberculosis”, Iowa Historical Review 7(1), 55-78. doi: https://doi.org/10.17077/2373-1842.1039
Rights: Copyright © 2017 Sarah Lauer
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