International epidemiology data in each chapter
Every known STD infection reviewed in detail
Clinical manifestations of each infection discussed and
illustrated in full colour
Guidance on which diagnostic tests to employ given for each
infection
Treatment options provided, and all new therapies discussed in
detail
Unique combination of clinical and laboratory aspects of STD's
and AIDS
Complications and prevention strategies reviewed where
appropriate
Templated approach to each chapter makes information easy to
locate and compare between chapters
Greatly expanded coverage of HIV and AIDS
The most up-to-date information on antimicrobial susceptibility
testing for gonorrhea provided
Useful appendices on Selection of Diagnostic Tests and Quality
Control and Test Procedures
Full colour throughout, with over 1,100 illustrations
Genital Anatomy and Dermatologic Examination
Syphilis
Chancroid
Chlamydia
Granuloma Inguinale
Gonorrhea
Genital Mycoplasmas
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Vaginal Infections
HIV - evolution and pathogenesis of the HIV virus, epidemiology,
management of HIV infection, antiretroviral therapy
AIDS - epidemiology and clinical management of opportunistic
infections
Genital Herpes
Genital Human Papillomavirus Infections
Hepatitis
STI's in Infants, Children and Adolescents
Infestations
Appendix I: Syndromic Management
Appendix II: Selection and Evaluation of Tests and Quality
Control
Appendix III: Test Technologies