"Tuberculosis: Expanding Knowledge" ed. by Wellman Ribon

This volume presents here high-impact research and interest topics related to the application of new methodologies, especially molecular methods for rapid diagnostic such as rapid DST, application of high performance liquid chromatography, molecular epidemiology and molecular diagnostic testing on post mortem.

Progress obtained by mycobacteriology in recent years is undeniable with regards to preventing, detecting, and treating cases of tuberculosis, millennial disease that is still present as public health issue worldwide.
Currently, the constant search for vaccines that prevent the disease is promising through research of the immune response generated by the host towards the bacterium, and the effectiveness that may be achieved from developed vaccines. Another high-impact factor is the one generated by considering tuberculosis as a social disease with an infectious component reflected in research about tuberculosis and human rights.
The constant knowledge generation that expands the frontiers of understanding is a key factor for finding solutions and successful activities for public health.

Contents
Preface
1 Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Rights in Chiapas, Mexico
2 Molecular Epidemiology of Tuberculosis
3 Regulation of the Immune Response by Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing Genotype
4 Early Exposure of Human Neutrophils to Mycobacteria Triggers Cell Damage and Pro-Inhibitory Molecules, but not Activation
5 Vaccines – Recent advances and clinical trials
6 Tuberculosis Vaccine Development — Its History and Future Directions
7 Pathophysiological Implications of Cell Envelope Structure in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Related Taxa
8 ENT Manifestations in Tuberculosis
9 Molecular Diagnostic Testing on Post Mortem Inspection and Rulings on Bovine Tuberculosis — An Experience Report in Brazil
10 Application of High Performance Liquid Chromatography for Identification of Mycobacterium spp