"Tuberculosis" ed. by Jean-Marie Kayembe

This volume is dedicated to an ancient disease with a high incidence and mortality rate, unequally distributed worldwide. Epidemiological studies in different geographical areas will help in this field.


Tuberculosis is an ancient disease with a high incidence and mortality rate, unequally distributed worldwide. Epidemiological indicators, but also risk factors, play a key role in the natural history of the disease and need to be regulary addressed. Low and middle income countries are not prepared for appropriate response and are also the most affected. The incidence of this extrapulmonary disease is far from being clearly established.

Contents
1.Insights into Recurrent Tuberculosis: Relapse Versus Reinfection and Related Risk Factors
2.Tuberculosis: A Risk Factor Approach
3.Determinants of Survival of Patients with Tuberculosis in Developing Countries
4.The World Health Organization Recommended TB Diagnostic Tools
5.Interaction between Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Human Host: Role of Cytokines in Pathogenesis and Treatment Monitoring
6.Common Strategies, Different Mechanisms to Infect the Host: Anaplasma and Mycobacterium
7.Breast and Cervix Uteri: Rare Locations for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Infections and Complications-Cases Report and Literature Review
8.Urinary Tract Tuberculosis