Reichman and Hershfield's Tuberculosis
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Reichman and Hershfield's Tuberculosis

A Comprehensive, International Approach

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eBook - PDF

Reichman and Hershfield's Tuberculosis

A Comprehensive, International Approach

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Thoroughly examining tuberculosis from historical, theoretical, and clinical perspectives, this Third Edition merges state-of-the-art research developments with principles of programmatic TB management. Each of the 50 chapters analyze current studies on TB mechanisms and treatment and will meet the needs of all who work in the field of TB control,

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Yes, you can access Reichman and Hershfield's Tuberculosis by Lee B. Reichman,Earl S. Hershfield in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Infectious Diseases. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
CRC Press
Year
2006
Print ISBN
9780849392719
eBook ISBN
9780203908464
Edition
3
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Infectious Diseases

Table of contents

  1. Front cover
  2. Introduction
  3. Historical Background
  4. Preface
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Contributors
  7. Contents
  8. Chapter 1. The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic: Scale, Dynamics, and Prospects for Control
  9. Chapter 2. Bacteriology of Tuberculosis
  10. Chapter 3. Genomics and Evolution of Tubercle Bacille
  11. Chapter 4. Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
  12. Chapter 5. Overview of the Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis from a Cellular and Molecular Perspective
  13. Chapter 6. The Human Host: Immunology and Susceptibility
  14. Chapter 7. Diagnosis of Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
  15. Chapter 8. Treatment of Tuberculosis
  16. Chapter 9. Diagnosis of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
  17. Chapter 10. Treatment of Latent Tuberculosis Infection
  18. Chapter 11. Childhood Tuberculosis
  19. Chapter 12. Tuberculosis in the Elderly
  20. Chapter 13. Tuberculosisā€“HIV Coinfection: Epidemiology, Clinical Aspects, and Interventions
  21. Chapter 14. Diagnosis and Treatment of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
  22. Chapter 15. Surgical Treatment of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  23. Chapter 16. History of Tuberculosis Control
  24. Chapter 17. Tuberculosis Control Interventions: A Stepwise Approach
  25. Chapter 18. The Laboratory Network in Tuberculosis Control in High-Prevalence Countries
  26. Chapter 19. BCG Vaccines: History, Efficacy, and Policies
  27. Chapter 20. The Role of Contact Tracing in Low- and High-Prevalence Countries
  28. Chapter 21. Managing Tuberculosis Patients: The Centrality of Nurses
  29. Chapter 22. Involving Community Members in Tuberculosis Care and Control
  30. Chapter 23. Molecular Epidemiology: Its Role in the Control of Tuberculosis
  31. Chapter 24. Economic and Financial Aspects of Global Tuberculosis Control
  32. Chapter 25. Advancing and Advocating Tuberculosis Control Globally Through the Stop Tuberculosis Partnership
  33. Chapter 26. The Global Drug Facility: A Revolution in Tuberculosis Control
  34. Chapter 27. Fundamentals of Tuberculosis Control: The DOTS Strategy
  35. Chapter 28. Tuberculosis Control in the Countries of Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet Union
  36. Chapter 29. Tuberculosis Control in Low-Prevalence Countries of Europe
  37. Chapter 30. Tuberculosis in the United States: Toward Elimination?
  38. Chapter 31. Tuberculosis Transmission and Infection Control in Congregate Settings
  39. Chapter 32. Tuberculosis Drug Resistance in the World
  40. Chapter 33. Programmatic Control of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
  41. Chapter 34. Tuberculosis Control and Migration
  42. Chapter 35. Tuberculosis Control in Refugee and Displaced Populations
  43. Chapter 36. Tuberculosis Control in Prisons
  44. Chapter 37. Tuberculosis Control in Mines
  45. Chapter 38. Programmatic Management of Human Immunodeficiency Virusā€“Associated Tuberculosis
  46. Chapter 39. Engaging Private Providers in Tuberculosis Control: Publicā€“Private Mix for DOTS
  47. Chapter 40. Controlling Tuberculosis in Large Metropolitan Settings
  48. Chapter 41. Health Education and Social Mobilization in Tuberculosis Control
  49. Chapter 42. Workforce Constraints in Tuberculosis Control
  50. Chapter 43. The Practical Approach to Lung Health Strategy for Integrated Respiratory Care
  51. Chapter 44. The Responsibilities of Medical and Nursing Schools in Tuberculosis Care and Control in Countries with Medium and High Tuberculosis Incidence
  52. Chapter 45. Tuberculosis in the Poverty Alleviation Agenda
  53. Chapter 46. New Diagnostics for Tuberculosis: An Essential Element for Global Control and Elimination
  54. Chapter 47. New Drugs for Tuberculosis
  55. Chapter 48. The Future of Tuberculosis Vaccinology
  56. Chapter 49. Research Priorities in Tuberculosis
  57. Chapter 50. The New Stop TB Strategy of WHO: Reaching Global Targets
  58. Index
  59. Back cover