The reference book outlines the main sections of phthisiology necessary for the work of a practicing physician, including modern epidemiology, clinics of primary and secondary respiratory tuberculosis, and extrapulmonary tuberculosis. Particular attention is paid to the prevention and treatment of tuberculosis, its diagnosis, differential diagnosis and the combination of tuberculosis with nonspecific diseases. The book summarizes the authors' many years of experience in the field of pediatric and adult phthisiology, as well as the experience of teaching this discipline in leading medical universities. The publication is intended for phthisiatricians, pulmonologists, pediatricians, general practitioners, as well as senior students, interns and clinical residents studying phthisiology. The CD is included only with the printed edition.