Tuberculosis

Author: Ma Yi et al. (Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: The development and progress of medicine have effectively controlled the rampant "white plague," but tuberculosis remains one of the major diseases threatening human health to this day. With the spread of human immunodeficiency virus infection and AIDS, the increase in drug-resistant and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis has posed even greater challenges and tests for the prevention and control of tuberculosis. As clinical physicians specializing in tuberculosis, it is essential to keep up with the ever-evolving advancements in clinical medicine, comprehensively master the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis and its related diseases, and stay informed about the progress in basic and preventive medicine. Continuous knowledge updates, broadened perspectives, and the integration of clinical and basic approaches, as well as treatment and prevention, are necessary to keep pace with the times and achieve improvements in the diagnosis, research, and prevention of tuberculosis. For this purpose, we have compiled this book for reference by fellow professionals. Tuberculosis is a specialized monograph written by 30 tuberculosis and respiratory disease experts with extensive clinical experience and achievements in relevant fields. It includes three parts—Basic, Clinical, and Preventive—with a total of 47 chapters. The Basic Part systematically introduces the etiology, immunology, pathology, epidemiology, imaging, and molecular biology diagnostic techniques of tuberculosis. The Clinical Part provides an in-depth exploration of the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, extrapulmonary tuberculosis, and related diseases, along with a thorough discussion of the chemotherapy of tuberculosis and drug-resistant tuberculosis, including surgical treatment. The Preventive Part covers global tuberculosis epidemiological trends, tuberculosis control strategies, and knowledge related to the transmission and prevention of tuberculosis, serving as a reference book for tuberculosis specialists.