Its causative agent belongs to the same genus as the leprosy causing bacterium, mycobacterium, and was first identified by Robert Koch.
Cord factors present on the cell surface of its causative agent induce the formation of granulomas, wherein those pathogens undergo phagocytosis by macrophages, and this disease can be treated with ethambutol and ripamfin. Virulent strains of its causative agents include the Erdman and H37Rv, and those organisms appear as a "bundle of cigars" in the Ziehl - Neelsen stain. The BCG vaccine protects against it, and it is detected by the Mantoux test. Its causative agent belongs to the same genus as the leprosy causing bacterium, mycobacterium, and was first identified by Robert Koch. For 10 points, identify this disease which was once called consumption.
Cord factors present on the cell surface of its causative agent induce the formation of granulomas, wherein those pathogens undergo phagocytosis by macrophages, and this disease can be treated with ethambutol and ripamfin.
{tuberculosis} [or {TB}; or consumption until mentioned]