As the field of mycobacteriology continues to grow daily with the generation of new and newer evidence, this book is an attempt to update our knowledge to the various developments in this field including diagnostics and therapeutics. This book modeled on Toman's, the Bible of tuberculosis, is arranged in six sections covering a vast array of topics from epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, the National TB Elimination Program, recent advances, and varied miscellaneous topics from airborne infection control to current updates in vaccines. The book is arranged in a simple question and answer format for the postgraduates and scholars in the field of mycobacteriology to make learning easier. A must have and a must read book for all postgraduates in the field of respiratory medicine.Tuberculosis Simplified: The Complete Handbook, draws on the knowledge of leading experts in the field of Tuberculosis from various specialists including Microbiologists, Pulmonologists, Cardiothoracic surgeons and public health experts who are involved in the day to day fight for TB elimination.EditorV Vinod Kumar is currently Director Professor, Department of Respiratory Medicine at the prestigious Institute of Thoracic Medicine, Madras Medical College, Chennai. His special area of interest includes Tuberculosis and Clinical Pulmonology. He was awarded Prof. S. N. Tripathy memorial oration award by TB Association of India and the Madras University TB Association Endowment Lecture in recognition of his contributions to the field of fuberculosis. He has several national and international publications to his credit and has published textbook chapters in several books including Apollo Textbook of Medicine.