Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Fourth Edition
4th Edition
Published on 16. January 2008
Book
Hardback
2192 pages
978-0-07-141748-8 (ISBN)
Description
The most respected, all-in-one global STD reference -- now in full-color
A Doody's Core Title!
5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"With a level of detail that is unmatched by any other textbook in the field of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), this book is the ultimate reference in this area . . . No question about it -- this book is the ultimate resource for information about sexually transmitted diseases. -- Doody's Review Service"
With a level of detail and scientific rigor that no other text can match, Sexually Transmitted Diseases takes you through all aspects of STDs, from epidemiology to diagnosis and public health measures. Featuring an exciting new full-color format, the fourth edition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases delivers the most encyclopedic overview of the clinical, microbiological, and public health aspects of STDs, including HIV. Turn to any page, and you'll find essential coverage of critical new developments in vaccines and prevention, global epidemiology, new treatments, and much more.
Features of the Fourth Edition:
The ultimate sourcebook on STDs, with top-to-bottom coverage of all STDs and all etiologies, from bacteria to viruses and moreCutting-edge insights and clinically relevant perspectives from a distinguished roster of international authorities in medicine, infectious disease, and public healthNEW! Brand-new chapters that cover:Drug Use and STDs,Cervical Cancer and STDs,Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in AIDS,Pregnancy and Bacterial STDs,Pregnancy and Perinatal Transmission of STDs,The Role of Primary Care Clinicians in Managing STDs, andSTD and HIV Vaccines
NEW! Eye-catching full-color format with hundreds of precise illustrations that drive home chapter concepts and help you visualize various conditions
A Doody's Core Title!
5 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW!
"With a level of detail that is unmatched by any other textbook in the field of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), this book is the ultimate reference in this area . . . No question about it -- this book is the ultimate resource for information about sexually transmitted diseases. -- Doody's Review Service"
With a level of detail and scientific rigor that no other text can match, Sexually Transmitted Diseases takes you through all aspects of STDs, from epidemiology to diagnosis and public health measures. Featuring an exciting new full-color format, the fourth edition of Sexually Transmitted Diseases delivers the most encyclopedic overview of the clinical, microbiological, and public health aspects of STDs, including HIV. Turn to any page, and you'll find essential coverage of critical new developments in vaccines and prevention, global epidemiology, new treatments, and much more.
Features of the Fourth Edition:
The ultimate sourcebook on STDs, with top-to-bottom coverage of all STDs and all etiologies, from bacteria to viruses and moreCutting-edge insights and clinically relevant perspectives from a distinguished roster of international authorities in medicine, infectious disease, and public healthNEW! Brand-new chapters that cover:Drug Use and STDs,Cervical Cancer and STDs,Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in AIDS,Pregnancy and Bacterial STDs,Pregnancy and Perinatal Transmission of STDs,The Role of Primary Care Clinicians in Managing STDs, andSTD and HIV Vaccines
NEW! Eye-catching full-color format with hundreds of precise illustrations that drive home chapter concepts and help you visualize various conditions
Reviews / Votes
"With a level of detail that is unmatched by any other textbook in the field of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), this book is the ultimate reference in this area. 5 Stars!"--Doody's Review Service Doody's 20081110More details
Edition
4th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
675 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 226 mm
Thickness: 71 mm
Weight
4540 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-141748-8 (9780071417488)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
King K. Holmes, MD, PhD is Director of the Center for AIDS and STD and William H. Foege Chair, Department of Global Health, University of Washington; and Chief, Infectious Diseases, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle. P. Frederick Sparling, MD is Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Microbiology and Immunology, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Walter E. Stamm, MD is Professor of Medicine and Head of the Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, University of Washington. Peter Piot, MD, PhD is Executive Director, Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS, Geneva. Judith N. Wasserheit, MD, MPH is Professor of Global Health and Medicine Vice Chair, Department of Global Health Schools of Medicine and Public Health & Community Medicine, University of Washington and Affiliate Investigator, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle. Lawrence Corey, MD is with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Program in Infectious Diseases, and the Departments of Medicine and Laboratory Medicine, University of Washington. Myron S. Cohen, MD is J. Herbert Bate Distinguished Professor, Medicine, Microbiology, Immunology, Public Health, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. D. Heather Watts, MD is Medical Officer, Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS Branch, Center for Research on Mothers and Children, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH, Bethesda, MD.
Content
Table of Contents:Part ISocioeconomic Impact of STD's and HIV1. The Government's Role in Infectious DiseasesPart IIHistory of STD's2. Historical Perspectives on STD'sPart IIIEpidemiology3. Transmission Dynamics of STD's4. Social and Behavioral Determinants5. Global Epidemiology of HIV and AIDSPart IVSocial and Psychological Determinants of Sexuality6. The Social Context of Sexuality7. Psychological PerspectivesPart VProfiles of Groups and Behaviors with High Priority for Intervention8. Gender Perspectives and STD9. Adolescents and STD's10. Sex Workers and Clients: Epidemiology and Control of STD's11. Homosexual and Bisexual Behavior12. Ethnicity and Migrant Populations13. Illicit Drug Use and STD'sPart VISexually Transmitted PathogensSection 1: Host Immunity and Molecular Mechanisms14. Genitourinary Host Defenses15. Normal Genital Flora16. Pathogenesis of Sexually Transmitted Viral and Bacterial InfectionsSection 2: HIV and Other Primate Retroviruses17. The Biology of HIV, SIV, and Other Lentiviruses18. Immunology of HIV Infection19. Epidemiology, Natural History, and Pathogenesis of HIV Infection20. Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Virus and HTLV InfectionSection 3: Herpesvirus, Human Papillomavirus, Hepatitis B, Molluscum Contagiosum21. Biology of Herpes Virus22. Genital Herpes23. Cytomegalovirus24. Epstein Barr25. Biology of HPV26. Genital HPV27. Viral Hepatitis28. Molluscum ContagiosumSection 4: Bacteria29. Biology of Chlamydia trachomatis30. Chlamydia trachomatis Infections of the Adult31. Lymphogranuloma Venereum32. Biology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae33. Gonococcal Infections in the Adult34. Biology of Treponema pallidum35. Natural History of Sypilis36. Early Syphilus37. Late Syphilus38. Endemic Trepoematoses39. Chancroid 40. Donovanosis41. Genital Mycoplasmas42. Enteric Bacterial Pathogens43. Bacterial VaginosisSection 5: Protozoa and Fungi44. Trichonomas vaginalis45. Intestinal Protozoa46. Vulvovaginal CandidiasisSection 6: Ectoparasites47. Pubic Lice48. ScabiesPart VIISTD Care ManagementSection 1: Overview49. STD Care Management50. Individual Level Risk Assessment51. Anatomy and Physical Examination of the Female Genital Tract52. Clinical Anatomy, Histology, and Physical Examination of the Male Genital Tract53. Principles of Treatment of STD's54. Laboratory Diagnosis of STD's55. Behavioral Interventions for STD's at the Individual Level56. Partner Notification for STD's and HIV Infection57. Support Groups for People with HIV, HPV, HSV InfectionsSection 2: Management of STD's in Women58. Lower Genital Tract Infection59. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease60. Cervical Neoplasia and Related Genital Tract NeoplasiasSection 3: Management of STD Syndromes in Men61. Urethritis62. Acute Epidimytis63. Prostatitis SyndromesSection 4: Management of Dermatologic and Extragenital Manifestations of HIV and STD's64. Generalized Cutaneous Manifestations65. Gential Ulcer Adenopathy Syndrome66. Genital Dermatoses67. Ocular Infections Associated with STD's and AIDS68. Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis69. Arthritis Associated with STD's70. Intestinal SyndromesSection 5: Clinical Management of HIV71. Counseling and Testing72. Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis73. Psychosocial Management74. Clinical Management in Primary Care75. Antiviral Therapy76. Opportunistic Infections77. AIDS-related Malignancies78. Management of Neurologic Disease Part VIIISTD/HIV in Reproductive Health and Pediatrics79. Contraception and Contraceptive Technology80. STD's and Infertility81. STD's and HIV in Pregnancy82. Pediatric HIV Infection83. Gonococcal Disease84. Chlamydial Infections85. Congential Syphilis86. Herpesvirus Infections in Neonates and Children87. Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis88. Child Sexual Abuse and STD's Part IXPrevention and Control of STD/HIVSection 1: Public Health Program Perspectives89. Individual, Group, and Population Approaches to STD's90. Conceptual Framework for Prevention and Control91. Assessment of Prevention Programs in the United States92. STD's and Reproductive Health Services93. Laboratory Services for STD's94. STD's and Health Services Delivery95. Barrier Methods for Prevention96. Community Outreach and Education97. Communication and Advocacy for Prevention and Control Programs98. Public Health Surveillance99. Evaluation of Preventive Programs100. Economic Burden of STD's in the United StatesSection 2: Special Aspects of STD and HIV Control in Developing Countries101. Prevention and Control in Developing Countries102. Approach to Management of HIV/AIDS in Developing Countries103. Approach to Management of STD's in Developing Countries104. Laboratory Diagnosis in Resource-Limited Settings105. Sexual Behavior and Behavioral Interventions in the Developing WorldPart XSpecial Medical/Legal/Social Issues106. Sexual Assault and AIDS107. Legal and Political Aspects of STD Prevention108. Ethical IssuesAppendixes:A.2002 Treatment Guidelines for STD'sB.Guidelines for Use of Antiretroviral Agents in HIV Infected Adults and AdolescentsC.Drug Interactions D.The Internet Resource