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OverviewHerpes simplex virus (HSV) infection the causative agent for genital herpes is an important cofactor in HIV transmission. Published evidence indicates that continued transmission is facilitated by the large number of undiagnosed cases, the frequency of atypical or pauci-symptomatic disease and the occurrence of asymptomatic shedding. This book describes: i) the diagnostic advantages of PCR as a gold standard test for screening high-prevalence populations; ii) the risk factors associated with genital HSV type-1 and type-2 infections and its influence on the acquisition of genital herpes in HIV positive individuals and iii) the reconstitution of HSV-specific T-cell responses in HIV infected patients and healthy controls. Although strategies to limit the spread of HSV genital infection in HIV infected patients remain challenging, clearly an effective HSV vaccine is urgently required to lower transmission rates. The book provides new insights into the management and diagnostic issues surrounding genital herpes in HIV infected patients and serves to be a comprehensive resource for clients in medicine, pharmaceutical and health sectors. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Meghna RamaswamyPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9783838384047ISBN 10: 3838384040 Pages: 340 Publication Date: 22 July 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |