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Actions	Tuberculin, Koch's original Remove from selection Add to selection Object numberHC.Z.4.1 TitleTuberculin, Koch's original DescriptionTuberculin, Koch's original. One of the earliest specimens of Koch's original tuberculin to be received in Edinburgh. It was obtained directly from Koch by Dr. James Jamieson and is preserved in the original packing dated 19th February 1891. Tubercilin was claimed at the time of its invention by Koch to be a cure for Tuberculosis. However, once in production and in general use, it was shown to be ineffective against the disease. Production date accurate 1891-01-19 Object nameTuberculin, Koch's original Object categoryMedication/ Chemical MaterialGlass Dimensions vial Height: 5 cm vial Width: 2 cm

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TitleTuberculin, Koch's original

DescriptionTuberculin, Koch's original. One of the earliest specimens of Koch's original tuberculin to be received in Edinburgh. It was obtained directly from Koch by Dr. James Jamieson and is preserved in the original packing dated 19th February 1891. Tubercilin was claimed at the time of its invention by Koch to be a cure for Tuberculosis. However, once in production and in general use, it was shown to be ineffective against the disease.

Production date accurate 1891-01-19

Object nameTuberculin, Koch's original

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