Title: ABC of AIDS /
Authors: Adler, Michael W.
Publisher: BMJ Books,
Year: 2001
Subjects: HIV Infections; AIDS (Disease)
Abstract: This guide includes such topics as: the immunology of AIDS; gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations; treatment of infections and antiviral agents; HIV infection in children; palliative care and pain control; and strategies for prevention.
Contents: Development of the epidemic -- The virus and the tests -- Immunology of AIDS -- Natural history and management of early HIV infection -- Tumours in HIV -- AIDS and the lung -- Gastrointestinal and hepatic manifestations -- Neurological manifestations -- Treatment of infections and antiviral therapy -- HIV infection and AIDS in the developing world -- Injection drug use-related HIV infection -- HIV infection in children -- HIV counselling and the psychosocial managment of patients with HIV or AIDS -- Palliative care and pain control in HIV and AIDS -- Control of infection policies -- Strategies for prevention -- Being HIV antibody positive -- Having AIDS.