Overview

The last decade has seen a huge amount of change in the area of sexually transmitted infection control and prevention, including the development of high-profile vaccines for preventing the spread of cervical cancer-causing human papillomavirus (HPV), novel control methods for HIV and AIDS, and even the discussion of more widespread use of controversial abstinence-only sex education programs. Fully revised and updated to reflect the changes of the past ten years, Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Vaccines, Control and Prevention 2nd Edition brings researchers, clinical investigators, clinicians, and students the most up-to-date research, findings and thought on sexual infection prevention, control and therapy available and serves as an essential reference for anyone working in the field.

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Author:   Susan Rosenthal ,  Lawrence Stanberry
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.920kg
ISBN:  

9780123910592

ISBN 10:   0123910595
Pages:   526
Publication Date:   01 October 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

I. Epidemiology, Physiology and Immunology 1. Global Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2. The Genital Tract: Anatomical, Developmental, and Microbiological Factors Affecting STD Acquisition 3. Mucosal Immunity in the Human Reproductive Tract: Balancing Reproductive Potential with Protection against Sexually Transmitted Pathogens II. Strategies for Prevention and Control 4. Contextual Factors Associated with Sexually Transmitted Infections 5. Abstinence and Curricular Approaches to STI Prevention for Adolescents 6. Male Circumcision: A Tool for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases 7. Issues in Men's Reproductive Health 8. Physical Barrier Methods: Acceptance Use and Effectiveness 9. Topical Microbicides for HIV and STD Prevention 10. Topical Microbicide Acceptability 11. STD Vaccine Acceptability in Sexually Transmitted Diseases III. Pathogens and Vaccines 12. Genital and Perinatal Herpes Simplex Virus Infections 13. The Epidemiology and Control of Human Papillomavirus Infection and Clinical Disease 14. Hepatitis B Virus Infection 15. Chlamydia 16. Gonorrhea: Epidemiology, Control and Prevention 17. Syphilis 18. Bacterial Vaginosis

Reviews

...presents an abundance of information that provides a clear understanding of sexually transmitted pathogens, factors that must be addressed in efforts to control the spread of disease, and the state of research on barrier methods of prevention and vaccines. ...it will be important reading for students, scientists, and public health practitioners, providing guidance on how best to use the tools we have today while clearly describing the tools needed to complete the armamentarium and the road toward their development. --David L. Heymann, World Health Organization, in THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (April 2001) ...the book comprehensively presents the important pathogens of sexually transmitted infections and the research aimed at developing vaccines against them. Past and recent vaccine strategies, current state of vaccine development and their future prospects are discussed in different chapters with great care and sincerity...This book is useful and important reading for those interested in infectious diseases and their prevention, control and vaccine development. --S. Das in THE JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (April 2001) very useful and comprehensive information for clinicians, microbiologists and virologists interested in pathogenesis and prevention of STD. --ACTA VIROLOGICA

Praise for the previous edition: ...presents an abundance of information that provides a clear understanding of sexually transmitted pathogens, factors that must be addressed in efforts to control the spread of disease, and the state of research on barrier methods of prevention and vaccines. ...it will be important reading for students, scientists, and public health practitioners, providing guidance on how best to use the tools we have today while clearly describing the tools needed to complete the armamentarium and the road toward their development. --David L. Heymann, World Health Organization, in THE NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE (April 2001) ...the book comprehensively presents the important pathogens of sexually transmitted infections and the research aimed at developing vaccines against them. Past and recent vaccine strategies, current state of vaccine development and their future prospects are discussed in different chapters with great care and sincerity...This book is useful and important reading for those interested in infectious diseases and their prevention, control and vaccine development. --S. Das in THE JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (April 2001) very useful and comprehensive information for clinicians, microbiologists and virologists interested in pathogenesis and prevention of STD. --ACTA VIROLOGICA

Praise for the previous edition: This is a comprehensive and well rounded textbook...There is a good balance between physiology and pathogenesis of infection and treatment and prevention aspects...Read from cover to cover, this book will give the reader an extensive and broad understanding of the subject. - Microbiology Today Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Vaccines, Prevention, and Control provides a series of compact reviews on different important aspects of sexually transmitted infections. It has been edited and writen by leading authorities of international reputation...Each chapter ends with a long list of useful references...The main portion of the book comprehensively presents the important pathogens of sexually transmitted infections and the research aimed at developing vaccines against them...The book is useful and important reading for those interested in infectious diseases and their prevention, control and vaccine development. - The Journal of Medical Microbiology The book...presents an abundance of information that provides a clear understanding of sexually transmitted pathogens, factors that must be addressed in efforts to control the spread of disease, and the state of research on barrier methods of prevention and vaccines. Because of the wide range of topics covered in the book, it will be important reading for students, scientists, and public health practitioners, providing guidance on how best to use the tools we have today while clearly describing the tools needed to complete the armamentarium and road toward their development. - The New England Journal of Medicine

Author Information

Dr. Stanberry is a highly respected authority in vaccine development. Dr. Stanberry focuses on sexually transmitted diseases research and has made important contributions in the area of tropical microbicides an in herpes simplex virus pathogenesis, immunobiology, and antiviral therapy. He has played major roles in the pre-clinical and clinical assessment of many of the herpes vaccines currently in development.

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