Tuberculosis

From the reviews: The New England Journal of Medicine (USA) November 04, 2004: "..The strenght of the book is in its detailed look at the pathology and clinical aspects of tuberculosis on an organ-by-organ basis. Of its 50 chapters, 32 are devoted to the clinical, pathological, and treatment-related aspects of tuberculosis and provide many helpful diagrams, photographs of clinical specimens, and radiographs...this book is an adition to the several comprehensive textbooks on the clinical manifestaions of tuberculosis and may be of value to clinicians with a particular interest in the disease." "The international orientation of the book gives it an interesting point of view in the discussion of the historical aspects of tuberculosis. ... The strength of the book is in its detailed look at the pathology and clinical aspects ... . Included are extensive diagnostic images ... . The book also delves into the global epidemiology of tuberculosis, diagnostic methods, and molecular epidemiology of the disease. ... Comprehensive in its scope, this book ... of value to clinicians with a particular interest in the disease." (Renée Ridzon, N Engl J Med, 2004) "..this is the definitive textbook on all aspects of tuberculosis.. In spite of the varied authors, coverage of each topic is clinically oriented and excellent. The illustrations in the clinical section are supberb and are of great value to those who do not have an extensive TB experience... it is, in my view, the most comprehensicve and most clinically relevant book available on tuberculosis. ..most extensive reference encyclopedic text. ...should be in every medical library...(B.A. Cunha, IDP-Infectious Disease Practice for Clinicians, 2005 August-Sept., p. 437) "This is the definitive textbook on all aspects of tuberculosis ... . coverage of each topic is clinically oriented and excellent. The illustrations in the clinical section are superb ... . the most comprehensive and most clinically relevant book available on tuberculosis. ... the most extensive reference encyclopedic text. ... The figures are well produced ... . is well worth the price and should be in every medical library and be purchased by all clinicians and researchers with an interest in tuberculosis." (Burke A. Cunha, IDP – Infectious Disease Practice for Clinicians, August-September, 2005) "This book ... concentrates mainly on the clinical aspects and treatment of tuberculosis. ... The international orientation of the book gives it an interesting point of view in the discussion of the historical aspects of tuberculosis. ... The strength of the book is in its detailed look at the pathology and clinical aspects of tuberculosis on an organ-by-organ basis. ... Comprehensive in its scope, this book ... may be of value to clinicians with a particular interest in the disease." (Renée Ridzon, The New England Journal of Medicine, Issue 4, 2004) "Dr. Madkour presents a very thorough and complex textbook on tuberculosis, which is the most prevalent of all bacterial infections, existing ... in a third of the world’s population. ... The rich clinical material provided in the book is based on a wealth of experience from some of the world’s most distinguished medical scientists. ... the present book provides an excellent overview on tuberculosis and is an ideal reference book for epidemiologists, scientists, clinicians, health care planners and international organizations who deal with infectious disease." (T. J. Vogl, European Radiology, Vol. 16, 2006) Front Matter....Pages I-XXI Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Tuberculosis in Ancient Egypt....Pages 3-13 Historical Aspects of Tuberculosis....Pages 15-30 Front Matter....Pages 31-31 Global Epidemiology of Tuberculosis....Pages 33-43 Epidemiology of Tuberculosis in Saudi Arabia....Pages 45-56 The Molecular Epidemiology of Tuberculosis....Pages 57-74 Molecular Epidemiology of Mycobacterium bovis ....Pages 75-92 Tuberculosis in Special Groups and Occupational Hazards....Pages 93-111 Front Matter....Pages 113-113 Microbiology of Tuberculosis....Pages 115-132 The Immunology and Pathogenesis of Tuberculosis....Pages 133-151 Pathology of Tuberculosis....Pages 153-161 Nontuberculous Mycobacteria....Pages 163-183 Front Matter....Pages 185-185 Serologic Testing for Tuberculosis....Pages 187-197 PCR and Diagnosis of Tuberculosis....Pages 199-211 Hematologic Findings in Mycobacterial Infections Among Immunosuppressed and Immunocompetent Patients....Pages 213-230 Immunodiagnostics for Latent Tuberculosis Infection....Pages 231-239 Front Matter....Pages 241-241 Childhood Tuberculosis....Pages 243-264 Primary Tuberculosis in Adults....Pages 265-272 Miliary/Disseminated Tuberculosis....Pages 273-300 Tuberculosis and Pregnancy....Pages 301-312 Post-primary Pulmonary Tuberculosis....Pages 313-327 Front Matter....Pages 241-241 Endobronchial Tuberculosis....Pages 329-348 Pleural Tuberculosis....Pages 349-357 Radiology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis....Pages 359-384 Pulmonary Function Test and Tuberculosis....Pages 385-393 Thoracic Surgery for Tuberculosis....Pages 395-409 Radionuclides in Pulmonary and Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis....Pages 411-430 Tuberculosis of the Heart and Pericardium....Pages 431-443 Mycobacterial Lymphadenitis....Pages 445-454 Tuberculosis and Co-infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus....Pages 455-480 Spinal Tuberculosis....Pages 481-492 Surgical Management of Spinal Tuberculosis....Pages 493-534 Tuberculosis of the Central Nervous System....Pages 535-545 Imaging of Brain and Spinal Cord Tuberculosis....Pages 547-586 Extraspinal Musculoskeletal Tuberculosis....Pages 587-604 Imaging of Musculoskeletal Tuberculosis....Pages 605-625 Tuberculosis of the Skin....Pages 627-657 Abdominal Tuberculosis....Pages 659-678 Imaging of Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis....Pages 679-698 Genitourinary Tuberculosis....Pages 699-729 Ocular Manifestations of Tuberculosis....Pages 731-740 Front Matter....Pages 241-241 Otorhinolaryngeal Aspects of Tuberculosis....Pages 741-749 Endocrine and Metabolic Manifestations of Tuberculosis....Pages 751-770 Tuberculous Vasculitis and Mycotic Aneurysms....Pages 771-778 Front Matter....Pages 779-779 Treatment of Tuberculosis....Pages 781-799 Directly Observed Treatment for Tuberculosis Control....Pages 801-808 Multi-Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis....Pages 809-837 Monitoring Treatment Efficacy....Pages 839-851 Front Matter....Pages 853-853 Tuberculosis Control in Developing and Developed Countries....Pages 855-880 BCG and New Tuberculosis Vaccines....Pages 881-892 Tuberculosis in Animals....Pages 893-902 Back Matter....Pages 903-930 Itwasthroughhis superbmonograph onbrucellosis,first publishedin 1989,that Icame toknowDr. M. MonirMadkourandlatertomeethimin Riyadh. Fromthis introduction, Iwasquicktoenlisthishelpasanauthorofthe Oxford Textbook ofMedicine. Hehas now turned his considerable talents as physician, author and editor to a disease at least as interesting but even more important, tuberculosis. Considered against the background ofa large literature on this subject, Dr. Madkour's monumental monograph is distinc­ tive in several respects. As he emphasises in his preface, his book, unlike most others published on tuberculosis in English, has not been written by western experts whose experienceofthediseaseisbased in developedcountries. The Kingdom ofSaudiArabia hasaffordedtheunusualcombinationofanabundanceofclinicalmaterialwithstate-of­ the-art facilities for laboratorydiagnosis,investigation,imagingandmedicalandsurgi­ cal management. Dr. Madkour and his four associate editors, all from the prestigious RiyadhArmed Forces Hospital,have assembled adistinguished internationalcast of64 authors;29 from theKingdom ofSaudiArabia, 16from Europe, 12from NorthAmerica, five from Asia and two from Africa. The result is an exciting,comprehensive and origi­ nal work incorporating awide range ofclinicaland scientific skills and experience and carryingenormous authority. Tuberculosis is the most prevalent of all bacterial infections, existing actively or in latent form in a third ofthe world's population. In the developing world,almost every­ oneis infectedandthe tuberclebacillus mightalmostberegardedaspartofthe normal human condition. Itis not surprisingthat the diseasehas playedsuch an importantrole in the political, social, industrial, artistic and scientific history of mankind. This com­ manding historical perspective is clearly identified in the two opening chapters. I was fascinated A comprehensive textbook on tuberculosis that covers all aspects of the disease: epidemiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention. The main part of the book comprises very detailed and richly illustrated clinical chapters. The copious images are the advantage of this book. Chapters on new methods and treatments and on animal tuberculosis are included. The material is based on a wealth of experience in tuberculosis as seen in endemic countries such as Saudi Arabia that enjoy free access to advanced investigative and therapeutic facilities. This coexistence of endemicity of the disease and state-of-the-art facilities is rare in poor and developing countries or in rich and developed nations. This multidisciplinary volume is ideal for all clinicians, laboratory and research workers, epidemiologists, university teachers and students, health care planners and international organizations involved in world health and infectious disease. This textbook on tuberculosis covers all aspects of the disease: epidemiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention. The main part of the book comprises very detailed and richly illustrated clinical chapters. The copious images are the advantage of this book. Chapters on new methods and treatments and on animal tuberculosis are included. This book is based on a wealth of experience in tuberculosis as seen in endemic countries that enjoy free access to advanced investigative and therapeutic facilities. This coexistence of endemicity of the disease and state-of-the-art facilities is rare in poor and developing countries or in rich and developed nations. This multidisciplinary volume will attract all clinicians, laboratory and research workers, epidemiologists, university teachers and students, health care planners and international organizations involved in world health and infectious disease