Tuberculosis

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Sep 18, 1901

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 27, No. 38.

Tuberculosis.—Since Dr. Koch, the noted German bacteriologist, has given the opinion that bovine tuberculosis is not transmissible to human beings, many people will rejoice to think that they can eat beef affected by tuberculosis without fear of taking consumption. Many other noted physicians do not agree with this new idea; but even if it be true, the prospect for the stomachs of its adherents is not very inviting. The poisonous product from the germs is worse than the germs.