
Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Facts
David Barlow(Author)
Oxford University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 26. January 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-19-856867-4 (ISBN)
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Description
With all the attention heaped upon the most deadly sexually transmitted infection of all (HIV), other non-fatal forms of infection have been somewhat neglected, and even overlooked in sexual education. However, incidences of STIs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea have been dramatically and silently rising in many parts of the world in recent years - though receiving far less attention. It is now recognized that this is a major public health issue, affecting thousands of people, irrespective of background, education or social class. In 'Sexually Transmitted Infections: The Facts', David Barlow, for thirty years Consultant Physician at a large London teaching hospital, describes, in a readable, sensible and light style, the common and rare conditions which are seen in clinic. Case histories drawn from real patients illustrate many of the pitfalls and problems that can arise from misunderstanding how diseases, such as herpes or genital warts are transmitted. An important and novel section explains how and why the seemingly reliable tests from a hospital laboratory can be misleading and, in many cases, actually wrong.
Using the early section on symptoms, the reader is rapidly pointed to the relevant section of the book for explanations and reassurance. Providing essential information on all the main forms of sexually transmitted infections, the book delivers essential, accessible, pragmatic, information that should be read by all adults.
Using the early section on symptoms, the reader is rapidly pointed to the relevant section of the book for explanations and reassurance. Providing essential information on all the main forms of sexually transmitted infections, the book delivers essential, accessible, pragmatic, information that should be read by all adults.
Reviews / Votes
It offers patients a refreshingly balanced outlook on the nature, diagnosis and management of infections, especially when compared with much information available on the Internet. I am sure it would be equally useful to non-specialists who may not always grasp some of the subtleties and uncertainties that exist in the management of sexually transmitted infections and related conditions. International Journal of STD & AIDSMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Any one who wishes to know more about sexually transmitted infections
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
204 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-856867-4 (9780198568674)
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David Barlow, Senior Physician, Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals, London, UK
Content
Introduction; 1. Sexually transmitted infections - what to do; 2. Understanding your results - playing with numbers; 3. Vaginal and vulval problems; 4. Gonorrhoea; 5. Non-specific genital infection and Chlamydia trachomatis; 6. Complications of chlamydial infection; 7. Herpes simplex; 8. Genital warts; 9. Syphilis; 10. Tropical and other infections; 11. The story of HIV infection; 12. HIV - clinical aspects