Tuberculosis and Nontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections,

The most popular reference among physicians for understanding and treating tuberculosis. 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. This title is published by the American Society of Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.