Tuberculosis : The Essentials, Fourth Edition
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Overview
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.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781138117662
- ISBN-10: 1138117668
- Publisher: CRC Press
- Publish Date: May 2017
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.84 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Page Count: 408
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