Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 739 g
The Essentials, Fourth Edition
Buch, Englisch, 408 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 739 g
Reihe: Lung Biology in Health and Disease
ISBN: 978-1-4200-9021-5
Verlag: CRC Press
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 What’s New in the Fourth Edition:
- Updated chapters on epidemiology and pathogenesis provide new insights on TB infection and disease
- Updated chapters on diagnosis and treatment cover new tests and molecular detection methods
- Information on developing effective regiments and discussion of situations deserving specific precautions
- Coverage 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.
Zielgruppe
Professional and Professional Reference
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Public Health, Gesundheitsmanagement, Gesundheitsökonomie, Gesundheitspolitik
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Pneumologie, Atmung, Asthma
- Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Infektionskrankheiten
Weitere Infos & Material
The Global Tuberculosis Epidemic: Scale, Dynamics, and Prospects for Control. The Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
Pathogenesis 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 Tuberculosis
Programmatic Management of HIV-Associated Tuberculosis. WHO's Stop TB Strategy: Progress and Prospects
New Drugs for Tuberculosis. The Future of Tuberculosis Vaccinology.
