
Johann Lukas Schönlein
Johann Lukas Schönlein was a German physician and professor who in 1839 proposed the term 'tuberculosis' to describe the disease caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium tuberculosis, marking a significant advancement in understanding this infectious disease.
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Johann Lukas Schönlein proposed the term tuberculosis in 1839.
Por qué la tuberculosis sigue matando a tanta gente si hay una curaLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2026-09-21











