Online Medical Books for Tuberculosis
Read Book Excerpts about Tuberculosis
16 MEDICAL BOOKS ONLINE!
Free online access (without registration) to excerpts of published medical
book chapters related to Tuberculosis
are available from the following published medical books
for more detailed information about Tuberculosis.
Medical Book Chapters Online
Here are chapters about Tuberculosis from the online medical books listed above:
... An acute or chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, tuberculosis (TB) is characterized by pulmonary infiltrates, formation of granulomas with caseation, fibrosis, and cavitation. People who live in crowded, poorly ventilated conditions and those who... Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... An acute or chronic infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, tuberculosis (TB) is characterized by pulmonary infiltrates, formation of granulomas with caseation, fibrosis, and cavitation. People living in crowded, poorly ventilated... Causes ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations
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... Author:
Yolanda Lewis-Ragland, MD
What to Do - Gather Appropriate Data
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) is an infectious agent that usually attacks
the lungs, but can attack almost any part of the body. It is spread from person
to person through the air by... Testing ... PPD Interpretation ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Suggested Readings
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... Barbara M. Watson, MB, CHB, DCH, MRCP Tuberculosis - BASICS Tuberculosis - description Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) is the disease state caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, an acid-fast bacillus (AFB).... Tuberculosis - DIAGNOSIS ... Tuberculosis - TREATMENT ... Tuberculosis - FOLLOW UP ... Tuberculosis - bibliography ... Tuberculosis - CODES ... Tuberculosis - FAQ
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... Epidemiology
After years of decline in the national rates of tuberculosis, there were
discussions in the early 1980s regarding the elimination of the disease in the
United States. However, from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s, there was a 15%
increase in reported... Etiology ... Presentation of Latent Tuberculosis ... Diagnosis ... Active Tuberculous Infection ... Tuberculous Pneumonia ... Miliary Tuberculosis ... Tuberculous Meningitis ... Tuberculous Pleural Effusion ... Management of Active Pediatric Tuberculosis
... Selected Readings ... Pictures
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