ABSTRACT

Entirely updated and revised, the 6th edition of Clinical Tuberculosis continues to provide the TB physician with a definitive and erudite account of the latest techniques in diagnosis, treatment and control of TB, including an overview of the latest guidelines from the CDC and WHO. With an increased emphasis on the clinical aspects and treatment, this book will be an invaluable resource to the TB practitioner in public health or clinical practice and an ideal reference to laboratory staff.

Key Features

  • Completely updated and reorganized
  • Includes brand new chapters on radiology and an overview of the latest WHO, ATS/CDC/IDSA, ERS, NICE, CTS and IUATLD guidelines
  • Clinically focused to provide up-to-date guidance on diagnosis, treatment and control
  • Edited by three renowned experts in the field of tuberculosis

part II|38 pages

Pathology and immunology

chapter 3|10 pages

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

The Genetic Organism

part IV|59 pages

Diagnosis of Active Disease and Latent Infection

part V|61 pages

Drugs and Vaccines for Tuberculosis

part VI|155 pages

Clinical Aspects and Treatment

chapter 14|17 pages

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis

part VII|8 pages

Official Statements: Comparison of National and International Recommendations

part IX|23 pages

Related Aspects

chapter 22|21 pages

Animal Tuberculosis