{"product_id":"abc-of-hiv-and-aids-isbn-9781405157001","title":"ABC of HIV and AIDS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence, testing and diagnosis and management of HIV and AIDS.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e As knowledge into the illness grows and major advances in HIV therapy see more people living with HIV in the community, the \u003ci\u003eABC of HIV and AIDS, 6e\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContributors vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Development of the Epidemic 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eB. Sultan and M. W. Adler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Immunology of HIV-1 Infection 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eM. Noursadeghi and D. Pillay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Viral Assays Used in the Diagnosis and Management of HIV Infection 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. M. Geretti and P. Vitiello\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 HIV Testing: Strategies to Prevent Late Diagnosis 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA. Palfreeman and E. Fox\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Clinical Staging and Natural History of Untreated HIV Infection 20\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eM. Tenant-Flowers and A. Mindel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Routine Assessment and Follow-up of the Newly Diagnosed HIV-positive Individual 25\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eL. Waters and D. Asboe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Tumours in HIV 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eM. Bower\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 The Lung and HIV 35\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eS. Doffman and R. F. Miller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 HIV and Tuberculosis Co-infection 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eF. Perrin, R. Breen and M. Lipman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 The Gut and HIV 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eB. Gazzard and M. Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. Gilson and H. Price\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Neurological Manifestations 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eH. Manji and R. F. Miller\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 The Eye and HIV 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eC. Younan W. Lynn and S. Lightman\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 The Skin and HIV 72\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eR. Morris-Jones and E. Higgins\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 The Kidney and HIV 78\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. Booth and J. Connolly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV 83\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eP. French\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 Women and HIV 87\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eC. Wilkinson and D. Mercey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 HIV Infection in Children 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eP. McMaster and S. Stokes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19 Antiretroviral Drugs 97\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eP. Benn, G. Sethi and I. G. Williams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 Pharmacopoeia of Treatments 101\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. Minton, G. Sethi and S. G. Edwards\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21 Psychological and Mental Health Issues 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eB. Hedge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22 Strategies for Preventing HIV Transmission 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJ. Imrie and G. J. Hart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23 Patient and Community Perspective 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eG. Brough and N. Lubega\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24 The Role of Patient Engagement 123\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eC. Sandford\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 127\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“An authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence, testing and diagnosis and management of HIV and AIDS.”\u003ci\u003e  (MedReview\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 November 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e “This excellent new edition has been updated to incorporate developments and current issues in the management of HIV … This edition is highly recommended as the best available overview on HIV and AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).”  (\u003ci\u003eBritish Journal of Hospital Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 August 2012)  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael W. Adler\u003c\/b\u003e, Emeritus Professor of Genitourinary Medicine\/Sexually Transmitted Diseases, University College London Medical School, London, UK; \u003cb\u003eSimon G. Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e, Consultant GU\/HIV Physician, Camden Provider Services, Mortimer Market Centre, London, UK; \u003cb\u003eRobert F. Miller\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor, Reader in Clinical Infection and Honorary Consultant Physician, University College London Medical School, London, UK; \u003cb\u003eGulshan Sethi\u003c\/b\u003e, Consultant Physician in Sexual Health and HIV, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; \u003cb\u003eIan G. Williams\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Physician, University College London Medical School, London, UK   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABC\u003c\/b\u003e of HIV and AIDS, Sixth Edition  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the ABC of HIV and AIDS\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eABC of HIV and AIDS\u003c\/i\u003e is an authoritative guide to the epidemiology, incidence, testing and diagnosis and management of HIV and AIDS. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs knowledge into the illness grows and major advances in HIV therapy see more people living with HIV in the community, the \u003ci\u003eABC of HIV and AIDS\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \t \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the ABC series\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new ABC series has been thoroughly updated, offering a fresh look, layout and features throughout, helping you to access information and deliver the best patient care. The newly designed books remain an essential reference tool for GPs, GP registrars, junior doctors and those in primary care, designed to address the concerns of general practitioners and provide effective study aids for doctors in training. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow offering over 70 titles, this extensive series provides you with a quick and dependable reference on a range of topics in all the major specialities. 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