Sherman, who has also written “The Power of Plagues”, in which he also looks at seven of these infections his authority of the subject matter is quite apparent. These subjects are known territory for Dr. In particular, the chapters are dedicated to the study of cholera, smallpox, bubonic plague, syphilis, tuberculosis, malaria, fever, influenza, and last but not the least AIDS. After that, the book turns to the subject of contagious ailments and the lessons learned since previous reactions to unexpected occurrence of disease to tell preparedness for potential occurrences. Today it is recognized that tuberculosis is an infectious and a societal disease.The book also presents a fascinating account of the consequences of a potato blight in Ireland during 1840’s, which forced exodus of millions to England as well as North America. The lesion becomes infiltrated with lymphocytes and macrophages, and a delayed hypersensitivity reaction, similar to that experienced with a bee sting, occurs. Coughing, pallor, spitting of blood, night sweats, and painful breathing signify that the disease is active. avium causes opportunistic infections in immunocompromised people (e.g., those with AIDS) its symptoms can include weight loss, fevers, chills, night sweats, abdominal pains, diarrhea, and overall weakness.
avium are human pathogens that cause lung disease. To the Victorians, the blood in the sputum blended metaphorically with menstrual blood, and so in a strange way sickness and death were blended with eroticism and procreation. Franciscus Sylvius first described these in 1650 he also described their evolution into what he called lung ulcers. The word “tuberculosis” refers to the fact that the disease causes characteristic small knots or nodules called “tubercles” in the lungs.
TB can affect organs other than the lungs, including the intestine and larynx sometimes the lymph nodes in the neck are affected, producing a swelling called scrofula. TB of the lungs is the most familiar form of the disease, giving rise to the slang word “lunger.” When localized to the lungs, TB can run an acute course, causing extensive destruction of lung tissue in a few months-so-called galloping consumption. Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease that has plagued humans throughout recorded history and even earlier.
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