Tuberculosis: The Essentials, Fourth Edition by Mario C. Raviglione (English) Ha

Description: Tuberculosis by 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 scrutinizes the new discoveries and observations of the key aspects of the disease while delivering the information in a very manageable 416-page format.Recognized world TB 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 FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Whats New in the Fourth Edition:Updated chapters on epidemiology and pathogenesis provide new insights on TB infection and diseaseUpdated chapters on diagnosis and treatment cover new tests and molecular detection methodsInformation on developing effective regiments and discussion of situations deserving specific precautionsCoverage 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. Author Biography Mario C. Raviglione Table of Contents The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic: Scale, Dynamics, and Prospects for Control. The Epidemiology of TuberculosisPathogenesis 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 TuberculosisProgrammatic Management of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis. WHOs Stop TB Strategy: Progress and ProspectsNew Drugs for Tuberculosis. The Future of Tuberculosis Vaccinology. Review "35 leading experts on Tuberculosis have contributed to this updated edition and the exhaustive reference list they provide at the end of each chapter will be an excellent resource for clinicians, researchers, and public health specialists alike.This concise and easy-to-read text is the sort of book I will certainly use for a quick reference to Stop TB tables, epidemiology data, clinical best practice, and latest pathogenesis models and theories." The Lancet, May 2010"[The author] has done a fantastic job in this edition. Tuberculosis: The Essentials is well worth having whether you are a tuberculosis physician or just someone who wants to know more about this disease." The Lancet, May 2010 Details ISBN1420090216 Language English Edition 4th ISBN-10 1420090216 ISBN-13 9781420090215 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2009 Series Lung Biology in Health and Disease Series Number 237 Country of Publication United States Edited by Mario C. Raviglione Short Title TUBERCULOSIS REV/E 4/E Subtitle The Essentials, Fourth Edition Affiliation World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland DOI 10.1604/9781420090215 UK Release Date 2009-11-18 Imprint CRC Press Inc Place of Publication Bosa Roca AU Release Date 2009-11-18 NZ Release Date 2009-11-18 US Release Date 2009-11-18 Author Mario C. Raviglione Pages 408 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Edition Description 4th edition Publication Date 2009-11-18 Alternative 9781138117662 DEWEY 362.196995 Illustrations 100 Illustrations, black and white Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134472553;

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