This is the second edition of a reference work aimed at all those concerned with dealing with tuberculosis control in developing countries. The book follows in the tradition of Kurt Toman's original work in this field, with the text set out in a question and answer format, grouped under three headings: case detection; treatment, and monitoring. The threat of tuberculosis is still potent, with two million deaths globally. This new edition, containing contributions from a number of experts in this field, addresses the resurgence of tuberculosis, and the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacilli, and the growth of HIV-infected individuals with tuberculosis, as well as recent scientific developments.

Volumes 1-3 include section: Medical notes, abstracts, and reviews ; volumes 4-45 includes section titled: Abstracts of tuberculosis ; volumes 46- includes section titled: Abstracts.

Includes Abstracts section, previously issued separately.

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