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Author:   Ann Millar
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.423kg
ISBN:  

9781447130482

ISBN 10:   1447130480
Pages:   260
Publication Date:   09 January 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

1 The Out-patient Management of HIV Infection.- Acute HIV Seroconversion Illness (CDC I).- The Management of Asymptomatic HIV-positive Patients (CDC II and III).- Constitutional Disease (CDC IVA).- Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV-positive Patients.- References.- 2 Counselling and Clinical Psychology in HIV Infection and AIDS.- Definitions of Psychotherapy and Counselling.- The Role of Clinical Psychologists.- Prevention of HIV Infection.- HIV Antibody Test Counselling.- Psychological Assessment, Treatment Approaches and Psychological Techniques.- Psychological Treatment Approaches and Techniques.- Psychological Reactions and Problems.- The Worried Well.- Haemophiliacs.- Children and HIV.- Relapse Prevention: A New Approach.- The Developing Area of Health Psychology.- Research Issues in Psychotherapy and HIV.- References.- 3 Psychological and Psychiatric Aspects of HIV and AIDS.- Forms and Incidence of Psychological and Psychiatric Disturbance.- Suicide.- Assessment of Mood State and Psychiatric Status.- Psychiatric Assessments.- Neuropsychological Assessment.- Other Management Issues.- Conclusion.- References.- 4 Respiratory Problems of HIV Infection and AIDS.- Clinical Presentation.- Investigations.- Management.- References.- 5 Gastroenterological Problems of HIV Infection and AIDS.- Presentation of Gastroenterological Problems.- Investigation of Gastroenterological Problems.- Management of Specific Problems.- Future Developments.- References.- 6 Neurological Complications of HIV Infection and AIDS.- Common Neurological Presentations.- Investigation of Neurological Problems.- Pathophysiology and Management.- Neurological Complications due to HIV.- The Future.- References.- 7 Dermatological Problems in HIV Infection and AIDS.- Clinical Features.- Diagnostic Investigations.- Management.- Science and Research.- References.- 8 Haematological Complications of HIV Infection, AIDS and HIV-associated Lymphoma.- Peripheral Blood Presentation.- Peripheral Blood Features.- Effect of Drugs Used in the Management of HIV Infection.- Lupus Anticoagulant.- Protein S Deficiency.- HIV-related Immune Thrombocytopenia.- HIV-related Lymphoma.- Conclusions.- References.- 9 Clinical Manifestations of HIV Infection and AIDS in Injecting Drug Users.- Symptoms.- Investigations.- Clinical Management.- Other Issues.- Conclusion.- References.- 10 AIDS in Africa.- The Size of the Problem.- Transmission Modes.- Origins.- HIV-2.- The Natural History of HIV Infection in Africa.- WHO Case Clinical Definition for AIDS.- Gastrointestinal Disease.- Pulmonary Disease.- Tumours.- Skin Diseases.- Sexually Transmitted Diseases.- Rheumatological Problems.- Neurological Disease.- Paediatric Problems.- Other Tropical Problems.- The Future.- References.

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