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Excerpt from The Shattuck Lecture: The Past, Present and Future of Tuberculosis
I. As already stated, it is in prophylaxis especially that we have gained by Koch's discovery. A few words must therefore be said on the mode of infection. The seed is the bacillus of tuberculosis; it is virtually omnipresent in civilized and settled communities; it succumbs readily to sunshine. How long it may retain its vitality in houses, fabrics, etc., we do not know, perhaps not as long as is often and by many believed. Theobald Smith tells me he cannot keep a culture alive more than three months even under conditions most favorable to the longevity of the organism. To his published work and ready kindness in imparting his knowledge I may here express my indebted ness. We are all his debtors. The bacilli of human and bovine tuberculosis are separate organisms today even if they may have had long ago a common ancestor. The bo vine form occurs practically only in young children, is rare in them, and the risk of its communication from cattle to man is very small unless the udder is tubercnlar. Under no other condition can a sufficient number of bacilli gain entrance to the milk to prove harmful. The meat is safe as food. It is therefore irrational, unlimited funds not being at our disposal, to kill all cattle, otherwise well, which re act to tuberculin. Much less money intelligently spent in dairy inspection, enforcing cleanliness, detecting and elim inating emaciated and sick cows, will serve all necessary prophylactic purposes.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating exploration of the history, present understanding, and future of tuberculosis, a disease that has plagued humanity for centuries. The author traces the evolution of knowledge about the disease, from early beliefs and misconceptions to the groundbreaking discoveries of the 19th century that revealed its infectious nature and the role of the tubercle bacillus. The book also delves into the social and economic impact of tuberculosis, highlighting the stigma and discrimination faced by those affected. Drawing on historical accounts, scientific research, and personal narratives, the author provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and triumphs in the fight against tuberculosis. The book explores the development of treatments and prevention strategies, from sanatoriums and isolation measures to vaccination and public health campaigns. It also examines the ongoing efforts to eliminate tuberculosis worldwide and the challenges posed by drug resistance and co-infections with HIV. Ultimately, this book is a testament to the remarkable progress that has been made in understanding and combating tuberculosis. It highlights the importance of continued research, education, and collaboration in the quest to eradicate one of humanity's most devastating infectious diseases. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780332221083_0
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