Publisher's Synopsis
This reference deals with tuberculosis in both developed and developing countries, and thoroughly examines the disease from an historical, theoretical and practical perspective.;Containing 1800 bibliographic citations and more than 150 tables, drawings, photographs and micrographs, "Tuberculosis": outlines the relationships among socio-economic, public health and medical conditions that continue to make this disease the leading cause of death of any single infectious disease worldwide; details various treatment regimens to ensure that those infected fully benefit from recent advances; and evaluates the success and limitations of numerous control programmes, including the strategies of the World Health Organization.;Written by over 40 leading, international authorities in the field, "Tuberculosis" is a reference for pulmonary, respiratory and infectious disease specialists; clinical microbiologists; pulmonologists; epidemiologists; immunologists; pathologists; physiologists; internists; public-health physicians; local, regional, national and international public-health officials; and graduate and medical students in these disciplines.
