ABSTRACT

This completely revised and expanded Second Edition thoroughly examines tuberculosis from historical, theoretical, and clinical perspectives, including the most current discoveries.
Containing 35 revised, rewritten, rearranged, and new chapters by nationally and internationally renowned experts, the updated Second Edition presents

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    Part Two: BASIC ASPECTS

    chapter 6|28 pages

    Epidemiology of Tuberculosis

    chapter 7|30 pages

    Bacteriology of Tuberculosis

    chapter 8|28 pages

    Immunology of Tuberculosis

    chapter 9|26 pages

    Transmission of Tuberculosis

    chapter 10|20 pages

    Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis

    chapter 11|16 pages

    Mycobacterial Strain Genotyping

    part |2 pages

    Part Three: CLINICAL ASPECTS

    chapter 12|44 pages

    Tuberculin Skin Testing

    chapter 14|36 pages

    Diagnosis of Tuberculosis

    chapter 16|46 pages

    Treatment of Tuberculosis

    chapter 18|32 pages

    Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection

    chapter 19|20 pages

    BCG Vaccines and Vaccination

    part |2 pages

    Part Four: SPECIAL PROBLEMS

    part |2 pages

    Part Five: UNIQUE ASPECTS OF TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL

    chapter 23|36 pages

    Tuberculosis Infection Control

    chapter 24|16 pages

    Tuberculosis in Correctional Facilities

    chapter 25|32 pages

    Tuberculosis Among Immigrants

    chapter 27|22 pages

    Tuberculosis Education

    chapter 30|28 pages

    The Role of Nongovernmental Organizations

    part |2 pages

    Part Six: THE FUTURE

    chapter 35|18 pages

    Tuberculosis in the Future

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