ABSTRACT

This book presents a complete global examination of the complications, diagnoses, and management of HIV infections. This is essential for the HIV specialist and for those involved in HIV care. This book provides information on the constantly changing and expanding drug therapies and treatment strategies for HIV, the latest developments and frequently updated treatment guidelines, and a review of at the expansion and routinization of HIV testing.

chapter 1|20 pages

The laboratory diagnosis of HIV infection

chapter 2|22 pages

General approach to HIV infection

chapter 3|36 pages

Overview of HIV-related disorders

chapter 4|22 pages

Symptom-oriented evaluation and management

chapter 5|27 pages

Antiretroviral therapy

chapter 10|15 pages

Issues confronted by women

chapter 11|12 pages

Systems of care: the model HIV program