Textbook of pediatric HIV care
By: edited by Steven L. Zeichner, Jennifer S. Read.
Contributors: Zeichner, Steven L. 1954-; Read, Jennifer S.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Cambridge, UK; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 757
Subjects: AIDS (Disease) in children -- Patients -- Medical care.; AIDS (Disease) in children -- Treatment.; AIDS (Disease) in children.; HIV Infections -- therapy -- Adolescent.; HIV Infections -- therapy -- Child.; HIV Infections -- complications -- Adolescent.; HIV Infections -- complications -- Child.
Description: This comprehensive textbook provides the definitive account of effective care for pediatric HIV patients. Drawing on the massive and burgeoning published literature from a wide range of sources, the volume summarizes information concerning the etiology of the disease and the best clinical care for this vulnerable group. It distills the latest knowledge of virology, immunology and pathogenesis and uses it to make management recommendations for the very latest and emerging therapies.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.