Main description:

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the abdomen, glands, bones and nervous system (NHS Choices).

Part of the Clinical Focus series, this book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of this serious condition.

Beginning with an introduction to the microbiology and epidemiology of the disease, the following chapters provide in depth coverage of the clinical assessment, diagnostic techniques, and management options for different strains of tuberculosis.

Each chapter is highly illustrated with tables and images to enhance the detailed text.

Edited by recognised specialists from Belgrade, Serbia, the new volume in this series includes contributions from highly experienced clinicians throughout the world.

Key Points

Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Part of the Clinical Focus series
Highly illustrated with tables and images
Internationally recognised editor and author team

Contents:

Microbiology Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Epidemiology Of Tuberculosis
Latent Tuberculosis
Diagnosis Of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Of The Lymph Nodes
Bronchoscopy And Interventional Bronchoscopy In Tuberculosis?
Bronchogenic Tuberculosis
Miliary Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Effusion And The Role Of Closed Pleural Biopsy And Pleuroscopy
Clinically Undiagnosed Tuberculosis
Challenges Of The Diagnosis And Treatment Of MDR And XDR Tuberculosis
Childhood Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis In Immuncompromised
Smoking And Tuberculosis
Pulmonary Diseases Caused By Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium
Treatment Of Tuberculosis
Management Of Adverse Effects Of TB Drugs
Vitamin D In Tuberculosis
Surgery In Tuberculosis
Prevention Of Tuberculosis In Areas Of High And Low Tuberculosis