Is Tuberculosis Starting to Make a Comeback in America?

Is Tuberculosis Starting to Make a Comeback in America?

In the New York Times bestseller Everything Is Tuberculosis, author John Green draws attention to a horrifying fact: Over the course of human history, tuberculosis (TB) has killed more of us—approximately a billion people—than any other disease. And it continues to be the leading cause of death across the globe today, mainly in developing countries. What makes it so lethal? Why is it still such a severe health threat, even in the 21st century? W…