Tuberculosis The Essentials Fourth Edition by Mario C Raviglione ISBN 1420090232 9781420090239

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ISBN 10: 1420090232

ISBN 13: 9781420090239 

Author: Mario C. Raviglione

Every second a new person is exposed to tuberculosis (TB). Each untreated TB-infected person will infect 10-15 people every year. Following the success of its predecessor, this new edition of Tuberculosis: The Essentials scrutinizes the new discoveries and observations of the key aspects of the disease. Recognized world experts provide a concise, state-of-the-art review of the 15 essential elements of TBsupply an international, current view of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment methodsdiscuss the emerging threat of XDR-TB and the HIV/AIDS factorassess advances in TB research such as new drugs and vaccinesreflect on the progress of the “Stop TB” strategy.

See What’s New in the Fourth Edition:

• Updated chapters on epidemiology and pathogenesis provide new insights on TB infection and disease
• Updated chapters on diagnosis and treatment cover new tests and molecular detection methods
• Information on developing effective regiments and discussion of situations deserving specific precautions
• Coverage of adherence issues

The book book is an essential guide for everybody working in the field of TB, from specialists to nurses and students, both from a clinical and public health perspective.

Table of contents:

1. The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic: Scale, Dynamics, and Prospects for Control

2. The Epidemiology of Tuberculosis

3. Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis: New Insights

4. Diagnosis of Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis

5. Treatment of Tuberculosis

6. Tuberculosis/HIV Coinfection: Epidemiology, Clinical Aspects, and Programmatic Interventions

7. Achieving Higher Case Detection and Cure Rates: National Programs and Beyond

8. Antituberculosis Drug Resistance in the World: The Latest Information

9. Programmatic Control of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

10. Programmatic Management of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis

11. WHO’s Stop TB Strategy: Progress and Prospects

12. New Drugs for Tuberculosis

13. The Future of Tuberculosis Vaccinology

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