Tuberculosis

This clinical reference on tuberculosis presents an authoritative account of the history, epidemiology, microbiolgoy, immunology, clinical treatment, pharmacology and prevention or control of tuberculosis. Emphasis is placed on the drug-resistant strains of the disease.

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his comprehensive clinical reference originated largely from Bellevue Hospital, one of the world's leading tuberculosis treatment centers and the source of much current research. The book draws on this extensive experience to present an authoritative account of the history, epidemiology, microbiology, immunology, clinical treatment, pharmacology, and prevention or control of tuberculosis. The book will serve as a definitive reference for specialists in pulmonary medicine, infectious disease, and public health