title: A history of tuberculosis on stamps.
abstract: Tuberculosis, only a few decades ago, was believed to be under control and decreasing in incidence, in both developed and developing countries. A number of scientists and physicians have contributed to the understanding of tuberculosis and have been honored on postage stamps by several countries around the world. This article contains brief histories of these individuals and depictions of the postage stamps commemorating them for their contributions to the better understanding of the disease.
authors: Marc A
authors: MA
authors: Shampo
authors: Edward C
authors: EC
authors: Rosenow
mesh_terms: D005197:Famous Persons; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010678:Philately; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000266:history*