ABC of HIV and AIDS
ABC Series
6. Edition June 2012
142 Pages, Softcover
Practical Approach Book
Short Description
One of the bestselling titles in the world famous ABC series with contributions from internationally respected experts. This is an authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence and most up to date management of HIV/AIDs.
An authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence, testing and diagnosis and management of HIV and AIDS.
From an international expert editor and contributor team, this new sixth edition includes expanded coverage of HIV testing, assessment and routine follow up and new chapters outlining problematic conditions associated with HIV and AIDS. Prevention strategies, early diagnosis and antiretroviral drugs and pharmacotherapy are covered in detail as well as children and women with HIV. It also addresses key psychological and mental health issues, patient perspectives and the role of patient engagement.
As knowledge into the illness grows and major advances in HIV therapy see more people living with HIV in the community, the ABC of HIV and AIDS, 6e provides clear practical guidance for general practitioners, hospital doctors, nurses, medical students, counsellors, allied health workers and anyone working and caring for patients with HIV and AIDS.
Preface, ix
1 Development of the Epidemic, 1
B. Sultan and M. W. Adler
2 Immunology of HIV-1 Infection, 6
M. Noursadeghi and D. Pillay
3 Viral Assays Used in the Diagnosis and Management of HIV Infection, 10
A. M. Geretti and P. Vitiello
4 HIV Testing: Strategies to Prevent Late Diagnosis, 15
A. Palfreeman and E. Fox
5 Clinical Staging and Natural History of Untreated HIV Infection, 20
M. Tenant-Flowers and A. Mindel
6 Routine Assessment and Follow-up of the Newly Diagnosed HIV-positive Individual, 25
L. Waters and D. Asboe
7 Tumours in HIV, 29
M. Bower
8 The Lung and HIV, 35
S. Doffman and R. F. Miller
9 HIV and Tuberculosis Co-infection, 42
F. Perrin, R. Breen and M. Lipman
10 The Gut and HIV, 48
B. Gazzard and M. Nelson
11 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease, 54
R. Gilson and H. Price
12 Neurological Manifestations, 59
H. Manji and R. F. Miller
13 The Eye and HIV, 67
C. Younan, W. Lynn and S. Lightman
14 The Skin and HIV, 72
R. Morris-Jones and E. Higgins
15 The Kidney and HIV, 78
J. Booth and J. Connolly
16 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV, 83
P. French
17 Women and HIV, 87
C. Wilkinson and D. Mercey
18 HIV Infection in Children, 91
P. McMaster and S. Stokes
19 Antiretroviral Drugs, 97
P. Benn, G. Sethi and I. G. Williams
20 Pharmacopoeia of Treatments, 101
J. Minton, G. Sethi and S. G. Edwards
21 Psychological and Mental Health Issues, 108
B. Hedge
22 Strategies for Preventing HIV Transmission, 114
J. Imrie and G. J. Hart
23 Patient and Community Perspective, 120
G. Brough and N. Lubega
24 The Role of Patient Engagement, 123
C. Sandford
Index, 127
Michael W. Adler, Professor of Genitourinary Medicine/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, UK
Simon G. Edwards, GU/HIV Clinician, Mortimer Market Centre, London, UK
Robert F. Miller, Reader in Clinical Infection and Honorary Consultant Physician, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, UK
Gulshan Sethi, Department of Sexual Health, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
Ian G. Williams, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Physician, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, U
