Phantom Plague

"Phantom Plague" by Vidya Krishnan offers a compelling social history of tuberculosis, tracing its impact from 19th-century urban slums to its current resurgence worldwide. The book explores the shifting understanding and treatment of TB across different regions, highlighting how disparities and scientific challenges have influenced the fight against this ancient disease. With detailed reporting, Krishnan examines the modern threat of drug-resistant strains, revealing the complex factors that continue to shape the global struggle to control tuberculosis.