Topical issues of current phthisiology

This is primarily a book on clinical tuberculosis which also includes current views on the peculiarities of epidemiology evolution pathomorphosis and immunopathogenesis of tuberculosis from mono-to extensively drug resistant as well as the aspects of genetic constituent. The key constituents of current epidemic are highlighted: drug-resistant TB and multidrug-resistant TB tuberculosis associated with HIV / AIDS. The book discloses the polymorphism role of xenobiotic metabolism genes in the pathogenesis of pulmonary tuberculosis. The second part treats the classic practical phthisiatry presenting separate topics. Fundamentals: theory diagnostics as well as clinical ones: of pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis forms treatment prophylaxis accompanied with defferent sorts of visual aids: plates radiological images tables and self control tests to help with diagnosis and treatment. This book meets an up todate demand and will be a useful reference for medical students general internists primary care physicians physicians treating tuberculosis.