Overview

Reviewing recent progress in HIV infection and disease research, this work includes: the optimal use of HIV protease inhibitor therapy; the current status of the developing field of cytokine therapy; and recommendations for the prevention of nosocomial HIV infection based on data from healthcare workers with accidental exposures to HIV-infected blood.

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Author:   Paul A. Volberding (San Francisco General Hospital, California, USA) ,  Paul Volberding ,  Mark A. Jacobson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Edition:   New edition
Volume:   7
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 27.90cm
Weight:   0.726kg
ISBN:  

9780824701123

ISBN 10:   0824701127
Pages:   416
Publication Date:   09 September 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

The Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS in the United States, John W. Ward and Jeffrey S. Duchin HIV-1 Viral Dynamics and Viral Load Measurement: Implications for Therapy, Sharon A. Riddler and John W. Mellors Clinical Presentation, Virological Features, and Treatment Perspectives in Primary HIV-1 Infection, Luc Perrin and Sabine Yerly Risk of HIV Infection in Health Care Workers, Rita Fahrner Pediatric HIV Disease: New Developments in Treatment and Prevention, Ann J. Melvin and Lisa M. Frenkel Surrogate Endpoints, Thomas R. Fleming, Victor DeGruttola, and David L. DeMets HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors, Steven G. Deeks and Paul A. Volberding Cytokines and Cytokine Therapies in HIV Infection, Hernan Valdez and Michael M. Lederman Cryptococcal Disease: Implications of Recent Clinical Trials on Treatment and Management, Judith A. Aberg and William G. Powderly Cytomegalovirus Retinitis: New Developments in Prophylaxis and Therapy, Mark A. Jacobson Disseminated Mycobacterium avium Complex Infection: Implications of Recent Clinical Trials on Prophylaxis and Treatment, Constance A. Benson Current Issues in the Pathogenesis and Management of HIV-Related Tuberculosis, Charles L. Daley Kaposi's Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus: A Newly Recognized Pathogen, Chris Boshoff and Patrick S. Moore HIV-Associated Lymphoma, Laurence D. Kaplan

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well written review articles covering the growth areas in AIDS.an excellent choice for those interested in the rapid progress being made inkey areas such as immunology and virology. -Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy recommended to anyone involved in the clinical care of AIDS patients as well as to researchers. It is not just another textbook on AIDS, but a very helpful compilation of what is new in HIV and AIDS. -Infection

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