Dermatologists are often the first medical professionals to see patients with HIV infection, as skin diseases are common in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. This book aims to help dermatologists recognize the cutaneous manifestations of HIV infection and AIDS, so that diagnosis can be made quickly and therapy begun as soon as possible.
The book covers the entire spectrum of HIV-associated cutaneous diseases, and emphasizes how they present in immunocompromised patients. A wide range of skin disorders are covered, including infections caused by bacterial, parasitic and fungal agents. The latest treatments are described, including Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART).
Each condition is discussed in detail, with information on clinical presentation, histopathological findings, morphology, and treatment - as well as possible side-effects. The text is accompanied by colour photos of the highest quality.
By:
Clay Cockerell, Antoanella Calame With:
Antoanella Calame Imprint: Manson Publishing Ltd Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 261mm,
Width: 194mm,
Spine: 23mm
Weight: 2.350kg ISBN:9781840761429 ISBN 10: 1840761423 Pages: 288 Publication Date:14 October 2012 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Primary
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Clay J. Cockerell, MD Department of Dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA Antoanella Calame, MD Director, Compass Dermatology, La Jolla, California, USA