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1028435
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b782805
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| Title & Author
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AIDS in Africa /\ edited by Max Essex [and others].
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| Edition Statement
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2nd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers,, ©2002.
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1 online resource (xx, 724 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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0306466996
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: 030647817X
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: 9780306466991
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: 9780306478178
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0306466996
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Introduction: The Etiology of AIDS -- The Molecular Virology of HIV-1 -- Immunopathogenesis of AIDS -- Effect of Genetic Variation on HIV Transmission and Progression to AIDS -- Biology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 2 (HIV-2) -- Simian Immunodeficiency Viruses and the Origin of HIVs -- Serodiagnosis of HIV Infection -- Molecular Diagnosis of HIV Infection -- Monitoring HIV-1 Subtype Distribution -- Monitoring Viral Load -- Monitoring Immune Function -- The Epidemiology of HIV and AIDS -- Transmission of HIV -- Role of Sexually Transmitted Diseases in HIV-1 Transmission -- Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV -- HIV-1 Subtypes and Recombinants -- Current Estimates and Projections for the Epidemic -- Clinical Diagnosis of AIDS and HIV-Related Diseases -- Antiretroviral Therapy in Resource-Limited Settings -- HIV-1 Drug Resistance -- Opportunistic Infections -- Tuberculosis -- HIV Infection and Cancer -- Challenges and Opportunities for Nurses -- Home-Based Care -- Nutrition and HIV Infection -- Access to HIV and AIDS Care -- Diagnosis of Pediatric HIV Infection -- Treatment of HIV in Children Using Antiretroviral Drugs -- Pediatric Opportunistic Infections -- Male Condoms and Circumcision -- Female Condoms and Microbicides -- Behavioral Change: Goals and Means -- Voluntary Counseling and Testing -- Prevention of Perinatal Transmission of HIV -- Prevention of Breast Milk Transmission of HIV -- Postexposure Prophylaxis for Occupational Exposure and Sexual Assault -- The Need for a Vaccine -- HIV Vaccines Design and Development -- HIV-1 Vaccine Testing, Trial Design, and Ethics -- Regional Variations in the African Epidemics -- Human Rights and HIV/AIDS -- Gender and HIV/AIDS -- The Orphan Crisis -- The Economics of AIDS in Africa -- International Cooperation and Mobilization.
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| Abstract
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This comprehensive reference book addresses the unique challenges facing many African nations as poor infrastructure and economics continue to obstruct access to advanced treatments and AIDS care training. While it takes into account the context of settings with limited resources, it also looks ahead to how many African nations are successfully increasing their capacity to serve those affected by HIV and AIDS. Information on how to best utilize existing resources and prioritize scaling-up of infrastructure is a critical aspect of this book for those working in HIV/AIDS-related fields in Africa.
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AIDS (Disease)-- Africa.
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AIDS (Disease)
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Aids-- Afrika.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Diseases-- AIDS HIV.
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MEDICAL-- AIDS HIV.
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome-- epidemiology
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AIDS.
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome-- therapy
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HIV Seroprevalence
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Africa
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Africa.
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| Dewey Classification
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362.1/969792/0096
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| LC Classification
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RA643.86.A35A35 2002eb
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| NLM classification
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2002 L-943
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WC 503.4 HA1A175 2002
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44.78bcl
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| Added Entry
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Essex, Myron.
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