- 408 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
At the moment all of our mobile-responsive ePub books are available to download via the app. Most of our PDFs are also available to download and we're working on making the final remaining ones downloadable now. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Tuberculosis by Mario C. Raviglione 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
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Preface
- Contributors
- Contents
- Chapter 1. The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic: Scale, Dynamics, and Prospects for Control
- Chapter 2. The Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 3. Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis: New Insights
- Chapter 4. Diagnosis of Pulmonary and Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis
- Chapter 5. Treatment of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 6. Tuberculosis/HIV Coinfection: Epidemiology, Clinical Aspects, and Programmatic Interventions
- Chapter 7. Diagnosis and Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis
- Chapter 8. Achieving Higher Case Detection and Cure Rates: National Programs and Beyond
- Chapter 9. Antituberculosis Drug Resistance in the World: The Latest Information
- Chapter 10. Programmatic Control of Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis
- Chapter 11. Programmatic Management of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis
- Chapter 12. WHO's Stop TB Strategy: Progress and Prospects
- Chapter 13. New Diagnostics for Tuberculosis: Status of Development
- Chapter 14. New Drugs for Tuberculosis
- Chapter 15. The Future of Tuberculosis Vaccinology
- Index
- Back Cover