Tuberculosis and nontuberculous mycobacterial infections

Presents the current science and tools available in the fight against tuberculosis, including drug-resistant forms, from international experts. Features the latest preventive strategies, including vaccine development and explores the effect of tuberculosis on organ systems and value of surgery. Exam...

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Other Authors: Schlossberg, David (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC ASM Press 2011
Edition:Sixth Edition
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Summary:Presents the current science and tools available in the fight against tuberculosis, including drug-resistant forms, from international experts. Features the latest preventive strategies, including vaccine development and explores the effect of tuberculosis on organ systems and value of surgery. Examines present-day epidemiologic and public health issues, including airline-associated infection, tuberculosis in the developing world, and the role of the World Health Organization and departments of public health
Item Description:Rev. ed. of: Tuberculosis & nontuberculous mycobacterial infections / edited by David Schlossberg. 5th ed. c2006
Physical Description:xv, 638 pages illustrations 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781555815134
1555815138