Treatment of tuberculosis in children and adults. Management. Panteleev A.M.

Tuberculosis remains one of the most significant infectious diseases on the planet. Hundreds of thousands of people are infected annually, tens of thousands of people die. Despite the significant progress in the diagnostic methods, the most important problem and the main task facing the clinicians is the treatment of tuberculosis.

the uniqueness of the tuberculosis is that in the treatment of the patient, in addition to the combination of antibacterial and chemotherapeutic agents, it is necessary to use A wide complex of non -medical treatment methods. A huge role in the cure of tuberculosis is played by medical and social support, which allows the patient to successfully undergo the entire period of chemotherapy.

The author collected a unique material regarding the organization of the chemotherapy of tuberculosis, the prospects for creating new anti-TB drugs. The heads of leadership have been built on a great personal clinical experience dedicated to the characteristics of the organization of tuberculosis treatment in patients with concomitant diseases, treatment in special situations, such as tuberculosis meningitis, treatment of tuberculosis in people with kidney damage, as well as in pregnant women.

The publication is intended for physicians and specialists who assist patients with tuberculosis and related diseases, health organizers, as well as clinical residents and students of medical universities.