HIV Essentials 2011 /
[edited by] Paul E. Sax, Calvin J. Cohen, Daniel R. Kuritzkes.
- Sudbury, MA: : Jones & Bartlett , 2011.
- xi, 258 p. : ill., tables ; 17 cm.
- Jones & Barlett learning .
The book begins with an overview of HIV infection, then presents the facts about diagnosis, evaluation and treatment. Then treatment failure and resistance testing are discussed, followed by the prophylaxis and treatment of opportunistic infections. After this the various possible complications of HIV infection are detailed, followed by a chapter each on HIV infection and pregnancy, post-exposure prophylaxis, and antiretroviral drug summaries.