The Tuberculosis Survival Handbook

It is uniquely aimed at both patients and physicians. Part One of the book includes a clinician's perpective, epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment and management of TB.Part Two covers the patient's perspective, diagnosis, treatment and the importance of adherence a treatment regime, understanding isolation and lifestyle management. Importantly, it includes TB tips for the patient.This comprehensive publication aims to create a dialogue between patients and their clinicians. It reinforces the importance of compliance by patients and educates both patients and healthcare workers about the impact of tuberculosis. This book will be of great help to all those developing this lonely disease.