Overview

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through inhaling tiny droplets from the coughs or sneezes of an infected person. It mainly affects the lungs, but it can affect any part of the body, including the abdomen, glands, bones and nervous system (NHS Choices). Part of the Clinical Focus series, this book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of this serious condition. Beginning with an introduction to the microbiology and epidemiology of the disease, the following chapters provide in depth coverage of the clinical assessment, diagnostic techniques, and management options for different strains of tuberculosis. Each chapter is highly illustrated with tables and images to enhance the detailed text. Edited by recognised specialists from Belgrade, Serbia, the new volume in this series includes contributions from highly experienced clinicians throughout the world. Key Points Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis Part of the Clinical Focus series Highly illustrated with tables and images Internationally recognised editor and author team

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Author:   Violeta Mihailovic-Vucinic ,  Dragana M. Jovanovic
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9789386261359

ISBN 10:   9386261359
Pages:   350
Publication Date:   30 September 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Microbiology Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Epidemiology Of Tuberculosis Latent Tuberculosis Diagnosis Of Tuberculosis Tuberculosis Of The Lymph Nodes Bronchoscopy And Interventional Bronchoscopy In Tuberculosis? Bronchogenic Tuberculosis Miliary Tuberculosis Tuberculosis Effusion And The Role Of Closed Pleural Biopsy And Pleuroscopy Clinically Undiagnosed Tuberculosis Challenges Of The Diagnosis And Treatment Of MDR And XDR Tuberculosis Childhood Tuberculosis Tuberculosis In Immuncompromised Smoking And Tuberculosis Pulmonary Diseases Caused By Non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium Treatment Of Tuberculosis Management Of Adverse Effects Of TB Drugs Vitamin D In Tuberculosis Surgery In Tuberculosis Prevention Of Tuberculosis In Areas Of High And Low Tuberculosis

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Violeta V Mihailovic Vucinic MD Professor of Internal Medicine and Pulmonology, Vth Clinical Department for Sarcoidosis and other Granulomatous Diseases Dragana M Jovanovic PhD Professor of Internal Medicine and Palliative Medicine, Thoracic Oncology and ILD Clinical Department Both at University Hospital of Pulmonology, Clinical Centre of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia

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