Tuberculosis: The Essentials, Fourth Edition

ISBN-13: 9781420090215 / Angielski / Twarda / 2009 / 408 str.

Mario C. Raviglione

Opis

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.

Spis treści

The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic: Scale, Dynamics, and Prospects for Control. The Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis: New Insights. Diagnosis of Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis. Treatment of Tuberculosis. Tuberculosis/HIV Coinfection: Epidemiology, Clinical Aspects, and Programmatic Interventions. Achieving Higher Case Detection and Cure Rates: National Programs and Beyond. Antituberculosis Drug Resistance in the World: The Latest Information. Programmatic Control of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
Programmatic Management of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis. WHO's Stop TB Strategy: Progress and Prospects
New Drugs for Tuberculosis. The Future of Tuberculosis Vaccinology.

O autorze

Mario C. Raviglione