Reichman and Hershfield's Tuberculosis: A Comprehensive, International Approach, Third Edition (Two-Volume Set)

Thoroughly examining tuberculosis from historical, theoretical, and clinical perspectives, this Third Edition merges state-of-the-art research developments with principles of programmatic TB management. Each of the 50 chapters analyze current studies on TB mechanisms and treatment and will meet the needs of all who work in the field of TB control, whether in low-income, high-prevalence areas or in low-prevalence industrialized countries.

With contributions by world-renowned experts on the topic, this examines:

• what has been achieved in the past decade since the launch and promotion of modern TB control practices, commonly referred to as DOTS
• current knowledge of TB, its control, and related scientific discoveries
• all aspects of TB
• various priorities for the control of tuberculosis in different regions of the world
• the new Stop TB Strategy, as well as approaches to reach the UN Millennium Development Goal relevant to TB control