Disease killers: the black nurses who conquered TB
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Early Treatments, False Dawns, and Effective Treatments for Tuberculosis
This chapter explores the early treatments for tuberculosis, including surgeries and the use of wax packs and ping pong balls. It also discusses the lack of antibiotics at the time and the deadly secondary infections that resulted. The chapter then delves into the false dawns of tuberculosis treatment, including the discovery of sulfa drugs and the tragic incident of the elixir tragedy. It mentions other quack treatments and the eventual discovery of streptomycin and isoniazid as effective treatments.
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