Clinical Tuberculosis 2e
Will be published approx. on 4. November 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
240 pages
978-0-333-72430-9 (ISBN)
Description
This is a guide to the diagnosis of all forms of tuberculosis (TB). The second edition of the text includes a rewritten and enlarged section on HIV infection in relation to TB as well as the recommendations from experts from the World Health Organization and the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. An outline of the WHO DOTS (Directly Observed Treatment Shortcourse) programme is included and the whole text reviewed and updated. Case studies are used to demonstrate points raised.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 155 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
369 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-72430-9 (9780333724309)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
General background to clinical tuberculosis; tuberculosis in children; pulmonary tuberculosis in adults; non-primary tuberculosis in adults; tuberculosis, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), infection and Aids (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome); treatment of tuberculosis. Appendices: details of drug use; surgery in tuberculosis; chemoprophylaxis; infections with opportunistic mycobacteria; tuberculin testing; gastric suction in children.