Tuberculosis in Childhood (Paperback, Re-issue)

Fast-growing populations in countries with poor resources continue to be the breeding ground for the world's most widespread epidemic - tuberculosis. Children represent a significant proportion of the case-load, and with the increasing demands on health care services in high-prevalence regions, special strategies to effectively diagnose and manage tuberculosis in this group are required. This represents a comprehensive overview of tuberculosis in childhood. Although special attention is given to dealing with the disease in high-prevalence situations in Southern Africa, its applicability is universal. This is an ideal textbook for students in medical and related professions.