Overview

Handbook of HIV 3e provides a concise guide to all aspects of HIV management in the context of sub-Saharan Africa. It covers a broad spectrum of topics from diagnostic and management approaches to the common manifestations of HIV in both adults and children. The handbook has been written in particular for reference in the hospital ward or clinic. It provides key information on HIV and on antiretroviral therapy. As the only handbook of HIV for southern Africa, the Handbook of HIV is an excellent resource for medical students, community service doctors, medical officers, nurses and allied health care workers. Written by HIV experts from across the country, the new edition includes the latest updates on HIV medicine and drug management, updated content on the approach to HIV infection in children, and a discussion of the ethical issues around HIV.

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Author:   Douglas Wilson ,  Mark Cotton ,  Linda-Gail Bekker ,  Tammy Meyers
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Southern Africa
Edition:   3rd Revised edition
Dimensions:   Width: 11.70cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 18.20cm
Weight:   0.630kg
ISBN:  

9780199053667

ISBN 10:   0199053669
Pages:   696
Publication Date:   12 November 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Part 1: General introduction to HIV medicine 1: Epidemiology 2: Virology 3: The immune system and HIV infection 4: Interactions between HIV and tuberculosis 5: Laboratory investigations 6: HIV transmission and natural history 7: Counselling 8: Sex and sexuality 9: Preventing HIV infection: individuals and populations Part 2: Approach to HIV infection in children 10: Clinical assessment (paediatric) 11: Childhood vaccination 12: Infant feeding 13: Breastfeeding in hospital 14: Nutrition 15: Diarrhoea 16: Paediatric tuberculosis 17: Sexual assault 18: Setting up an HIV/AIDS clinic for children Part 3: Approach to HIV infection in adults 19: Clinical assessment (adult) 20: Common emergencies 21: Evaluation of fever 22: Primary prophylaxis and immunization 23: Diet and nutrition 24: Adult tuberculosis 25: Sexually transmitted infections 26: Gynaecology 27: Contraception 28: Sexual assault Part 4: Systemic approach to HIV infection 29: Cardiology 30: Haematology 31: Nephrology 32: Pulmonology 33: Intensive care management 34: Endocrinology and metabolic abnormalities 35: Neurology 36: Psychiatry 37: Ophthalmology 38: Gastroenterology and hepatology 39: Oral medicine 40: Dermatology 41: Oncology 42: Rheumatology Part 5: Drug management 43: Antiretroviral drug classes 44: Adult antiretroviral therapy 45: Paediatric antiretroviral therapy 46: Prevention of mother-to-child-transmission of HIV 47: Antiretroviral drug resistance 48: Adherence 49: Drug-drug interactions 50: Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome 51: Principles of managing adverse drug reactions 52: Occupational post-exposure prophylaxis 53: Essential drugs for primary care facilities Part 6: Drug management 54: Primary care approach 55: Integrating HIV and TB services 56: Palliative care 57: Women's health 58: Gay sex and sexuality 59: Ethical issues 60: Health care worker burnout 61: Micronutrient and complementary therapies

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Dr Doug Wilson is Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Mark Cotton is Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at the University of Stellenbosch. Dr Linda-Gail Bekker is Chief Operating Officer at Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation. Dr Tammy Meyers is with the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital at the University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Francois Venter is Clinical Director of the Reproductive Health and HIV Research Unit at the University of the Witwatersrand. Professor Gary Maartens is Head of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Cape Town.

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