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Mycobacteria is divided into two volumes. The first volume deals with the basic biology of mycobacteria. With its emphasis on the state of the art outlook, this volume includes taxonomy and molecular biology of mycobacteria, modern approaches for detection of mycobacteria, and immunology and immunization against tuberculosis. The second volume covers drug trestments for mycobacteria anad tuberculosis. It outlines trends of discovery and development of chemotherapy, starting from the mid-50's to present day uses of chemotherapy in treating AIDS, drug-resistant tuberculosis, and other non-tuberculosis mycobacterial diseases.

Written by a range of internationally renowned experts, this two-volume set offers a comprehensive presentation covering all aspects of tuberculosis and mycobacterial diseases. The books include practical insights on mid-to-late-1990s issues. Volume I provides thorough reviews of each of the basic biological aspects of pathogenic mycobacteria, from the taxonomy of mycobacteria to the immunological cause, prevention, and treatment of tuberculosis. Recent advances in molecular biology of mycobacteria with reference to diagnosis, epidemiology, and drug resistance are addressed in several chapters. In particular, emphasis has been given to the current diagnostic, laboratory, and animal techniques relevant to developing and developed countries. Volume II: Chemotherapy offers an extensive examination on the chemotherapeutic management of tuberculosis. This book should be of interest to graduate students and established researchers working on mycobacteria, infectious and drug-resistant tuberculosis; pulmonary physicians and researchers; researchers interested in AIDS-associated pathologies, of which tuberculosis is a major part; and public health physicians and microbiologists.