ABC of HIV and AIDS

By Ian Williams

An authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence, testing and diagnosis and management of HIV and AIDS.

From an international expert editor and contributor team, thisnew sixth edition includes expanded coverage of HIV testing, assessment and routine follow up and new chapters outliningproblematic conditions associated with HIV and AIDS. Preventionstrategies, early diagnosis and antiretroviral drugs andpharmacotherapy are covered in detail as well as children and womenwith HIV. It also addresses key psychological and mental healthissues, patient perspectives and the role of patientengagement.

As knowledge into the illness grows and major advances inHIV therapy see more people living with HIV in the community, theABC of HIV and AIDS, 6e provides clear practical guidancefor general practitioners, hospital doctors, nurses, medicalstudents, counsellors, allied health workers and anyone working andcaring for patients with HIV and AIDS.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405157003
• ISBN13: 9781405157001
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Bmj Publishing Group
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.5" x 10.7"