1st Edition

A Color Atlas of Comparative Pathology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Edited By Franz Joel Leong, Veronique Dartois, Thomas Dick Copyright 2010
236 Pages 100 Color Illustrations
by CRC Press

236 Pages
by CRC Press

236 Pages
by CRC Press

An annual death toll of 2 million, coupled with rising drug resistance, highlights the need for the development of new drugs, better diagnostics, and a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine. Addressing these key issues, A Color Atlas of Comparative Pathology of Pulmonary Tuberculosis introduces TB histopathology to the non-histopathologists, students, scientists, and doctors working, learning, and teaching... Read more

Drug Discovery for Neglected Diseases of the Developing World, P. Herrling
Background
The Drug Discovery Process
Therapeutic Tools
Drug Discovery Phases
Phase I–Phase IIa
Phase IIb–Phase III
References

Tuberculosis Biology and Drug Discovery, T. Dick
Disease Manifestations and Treatment
A Largely Unment Medical Need
The Challenge of TB Drug Discovery
An At las for TB Drug Discovery
References

Immunopathology of Tuberculosis Disease across Species, V. Dartois
Overview of Species Specific Characteristics
A Macroscopic View of TB-Infected Lungs across Species
Summary and Lessons Learned
References

Anatomy and Histology of the Human Lung, F.J.W.-M. Leong and A. S.-Y. Leong
Gross Structure
Microscopic Structure
References

Pathology of Tuberculosis in the Human Lung, F.J.W.-M. Leong, S. Eum, L.E. Via, and C.E. Barry, 3rd
Introduction
Features
Variations
References

Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Monkeys, J.L. Flynn and E. Klein
Introduction
Inoculum and Route of Infection
Features
Variations
Strengths of This Animal Model
Shortcomings
References

Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Rabbit, G. Kaplan and L. Tsenova
Introduction
Inoculum and Route of Inoculation
Features
Strengths of This Animal Model
Shortcomings
References

Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Guinea Pig, R.J. Basaraba and I.M. Orme
Introduction
Inoculum and Route of Inoculation
Features
Strengths of This Animal Model
Shortcomings
References

Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Rat, A. Singhal, E.M. Aliouat, C. Creusy, G. Kaplan, and P. Bifani
Introduction
Inoculum and Route of Inoculation
Features
Variations
Strengths of This Animal Model
Shortcomings
References

Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Mouse, S. Bharath and V. Balasubramanian
Introduction
Inoculum and Route of Inoculation
Features
Variations
Strengths of This Animal Model
Shortcoming
References

Glossary
Index

Biography

Franz Joel Leong, Veronique Dartois, Thomas Dick

"This book is an excellent introduction to pulmonary tuberculosis and the physiologic, pathologic, and political hurdles as to why it has been such a difficult disease to contend with. The authors explain the intricacies of the tuberculin bacterium, the host defenses, and the theories behind current treatment modalities.
The atlas is designed as a concise resource for researchers working in the field and the laboratory to evaluate the pulmonary pathologic response to the Mycobacterium organism and design more successful treatment and disease eradication for human and animal species. The multitude of photomicrographs and gross pathology photographs are of excellent quality and well-labeled. The text is well written, organized in an easy to read format, and well-referenced for further research."
—Sandra L. Jex, DVM, in alnmag.com