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Tuberculosis - A Comprehensive Clinical Reference

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Tuberculosis - A Comprehensive Clinical Reference

This book provides vital information about tuberculosis, including drug-resistant strains of the disease. Coverage includes which patient populations face an elevated risk of infection, as well as which therapies are appropriate and how to correctly monitor ongoing treatment so that patients are cured. The book provides guidance from expert clinicians from around the world on how to properly administer screening tests, interpret their results, and identify manifestations of the disease.

Author:

Schaaf, S.; Zumla, A., Elsevier Science Publishers

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, Health Professionals

Topic:

Comprehensive TB Material

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