
Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS in the Tropics
CABI Publishing
Published on 1. October 1998
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-0-85199-262-4 (ISBN)
Description
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are a major public health problem both in their own right and because of their link with HIV infection. This has elevated their control to an absolute priority throughout the world. In developing countries, which account for approximately 75% of the easily curable STI, as estimated by the WHO, and where sexually transmitted HIV infection has reached epidemic proportions, the need is most acute. Here AIDS is claiming hundreds of thousands of lives and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. In addition, because of inadequate resources, the sequelae of STI (e.g. infertility and some cancers) contribute greatly to ill-health in the tropics. This book written by acknowledged experts working or with experience in tropical countries, gives clear, concise and up to date knowledge and understanding on all aspects of Sexually Transmitted Infections. It should be useful for all those involved in the appropriate management and control of STI in various settings, ranging from peripheral and rural and urban health care centres to large hospitals. It will also be invaluable for students of tropical medicine, medical microbiology and genito-urinary medicine.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Wallingford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 172 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85199-262-4 (9780851992624)
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Editor
Department of Medical Microbiology and Genitourinary Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK
Department of Medical Microbiology and Genitourinary Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK
Content
Part 1: Epidemiology and Basic Considerations 1: Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS in Developing Countries, K Keersmaekers and A Meheus 2: Anatomy of the Genitalia and Other Organs, O P Arya 3: Immunity and the Genital Tract, C A Hart 4: History Taking, Examination of Patient, Collection of Specimens, and Common Presenting Symptoms, O P Arya 5: Laboratory Aspects, C A Hart 2: Infections and Microorganisms 6: Viral Infections 7: Bacterial Infections 8: Fungal Infections 9: Protozoal and Arthropod Infections 3: Problem-oriented Approach, Special Topics and Control Aspects 10: Problem-oriented Approach 11: Special Topics 12: Control Aspects