Tuberculosis remains a significant global health threat, claiming the lives of nearly two million individuals annually. Despite being largely forgotten in the developed world, TB continues to pose a serious challenge in many parts of the world. Christian McMillen’s interdisciplinary research delves into the efforts to combat TB on a global scale, shedding light on the disease’s enduring impact through a detailed examination of key events, locations, and medical advancements since 1900. From the intersection of TB and race in various regions to the challenges of developing a vaccine, the origins of drug-resistant strains, and the devastating resurgence of TB in the HIV/AIDS era, Discovering Tuberculosis offers insight into the complexities of controlling this persistent disease.

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