Main description:

Handbook of HIV 3e provides a concise guide to all aspects of HIV management in the context of sub-Saharan Africa. It covers a broad spectrum of topics from diagnostic and management approaches to the common manifestations of HIV in both adults and children. The handbook has been written in particular for reference in the hospital ward or clinic. It provides key information on HIV and on antiretroviral therapy.

As the only handbook of HIV for southern Africa, the Handbook of HIV is an excellent resource for medical students, community service doctors, medical officers, nurses and allied health care workers.

Written by HIV experts from across the country, the new edition includes the latest updates on HIV medicine and drug management, updated content on the approach to HIV infection in children, and a discussion of the ethical issues around HIV.

Contents:

PART 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO HIV MEDICINE; PART 2: APPROACH TO HIV INFECTION IN CHILDREN; PART 3: APPROACH TO HIV INFECTION IN ADULTS; PART 4: SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO HIV INFECTION; PART 5: DRUG MANAGEMENT; PART 6: DRUG MANAGEMENT