Mycobacteria

Written by a range of internationally renowned experts, this two-volume set offers a comprehensive presentation covering all aspects of tuberculosis and mycobacterial diseases. The books include practical insights on mid-to-late-1990s issues. Volume I provides thorough reviews of each of the basic biological aspects of pathogenic mycobacteria, from the taxonomy of mycobacteria to the immunological cause, prevention, and treatment of tuberculosis. Recent advances in molecular biology of mycobacteria with reference to diagnosis, epidemiology, and drug resistance are addressed in several chapters. In particular, emphasis has been given to the current diagnostic, laboratory, and animal techniques relevant to developing and developed countries. Volume II: Chemotherapy offers an extensive examination on the chemotherapeutic management of tuberculosis. This book should be of interest to graduate students and established researchers working on mycobacteria, infectious and drug-resistant tuberculosis; pulmonary physicians and researchers; researchers interested in AIDS-associated pathologies, of which tuberculosis is a major part; and public health physicians and microbiologists.