Tuberculosis Bacillus Discovered
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Date
March 24, 1882
Type
World
Author
hjwilson1975
Location
Berlin,
Berlin,
Germany
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On March 24, 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB).
At the time, TB was a leading cause of death. Koch's discovery proved that the disease was caused by an infectious agent, revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment.