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As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline
The microorganism causing TB was ultimately discovered in 1882 by the German physician Robert Koch. Koch announced his findings on March 24, 1882, a day globally recognized as World TB Day.