AIDS and other manifestations of HIV infection

• Other Authors: Wormser, Gary P. (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Philadelphia Lippincott-Raven 1998
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: HIV Infections; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; HIV
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• Physical Description: xxi, 836 pages illustrations 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780397587605; 0397587600

This reference focuses on AIDS and HIV research and treatment. It presents knowledge on epidemiology, biologic properties, and the clinical, immunologic and pathologic manifestations of HIV. Topics covered include: cutting-edge therapy; information and insight on social issues; the use of combination antiretroviral therapies - when to start them and which ones to use; discussions on "viral load" - how to measure, when to obtain and how to use for the management of patients; insights into the global epidemiology of HIV through the use of molecular methods for detection of different strains of HIV; women and AIDS; pulmonary complications; alternative therapies; pain management; and pharmacology