Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a practical guide to the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis.
Presented in a step by step approach, the text provides the latest information in the specialty, guiding clinicians through the history of the disease, its epidemiology, pathogenesis and pathology, to clinical presentation, imaging, diagnosis, and treatment options.
The book is enhanced by illustrations and figures, and provides a clear understanding of the management of the disease from a global perspective and the challenges associated with tuberculosis care.
Key points
- Practical guide to diagnosis and management of tuberculosis
- Presented in a step by step approach, providing latest information in the field
- Includes illustrations and figures to assist learning
- Provides clear understanding of challenges associated with tuberculosis care
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1. History of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 2. Epidemiology
- Chapter 3. The Organism
- Chapter 4. Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 5. Pathology of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 6. Clinical Presentation of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 7. Radiology of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 8. Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis
- Chapter 9. Antituberculosis Drugs
- Chapter 10. Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program of India
