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.