HANDBOOK OF GLOBAL TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL: PRACTICES AND CHALANGES

Focuses on developing countries in Asia and Africa, compared with representative countries from other regions throughout the world Presents case studies and snapshots designed for public health practitioners working in global TB control Global tuberculosis surveillance This ambitious reference surveys worldwide efforts at controlling the spread of tuberculosis, with special emphasis on the developing world. Case studies from China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia, and other frontline countries demonstrate a wealth of information on clinical, cultural, socioeconomic, and other relevant factors. This compilation provides a valuable resource for creating successful intervention and prevention strategies. State-of-the-science snapshots pinpoint where short- and long-term initiatives stand today, from early detection and vaccination programs to new genetic technologies and drug therapies. This diverse group of perspectives and approaches offers innovative paths toward control and realistic od