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AIDS: the biological basis / created by Benjamin S. Weeks and I. Edward Alcamo.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextJones and Battlett Publishers, 2010Edition: Fifth EditionDescription: xiv, 360 pages: illustrations; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780763763244
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC606.6 WEE
Contents:
The AIDS epidemic Viruses and HIV The immune system and HIV Defining and recognizing AIDS The epidemiology of AIDS Preventing HIV transmission HIV testing and diagnosis Treating HIV infection and AIDS An AIDS vaccine AIDS in perspective
Summary: Completely updated with the latest findings and statistical information in the field, the new fifth edition of this text continues to educate people about effectively controlling the spread of HIV and AIDS. It also explores the history of AIDS, includes the latest information on HIV testing, and provides background material to help in understanding the biological basis of this continuing pandemic. New discussions on the global nature of the disease include the latest data on HIV infection among various groups and populations and the global and regional patterns of HIV. It also provides readers with an extensive breadth of basic knowledge in AIDS immunopathology, epidemiology, the design and function of AIDS drugs, and the ongoing search for a vaccine
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Book Book Main Library Open Shelf RC606.6 WEE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 159204 Available BK147046

Includes bibliography and index


The AIDS epidemic
Viruses and HIV
The immune system and HIV
Defining and recognizing AIDS
The epidemiology of AIDS
Preventing HIV transmission
HIV testing and diagnosis
Treating HIV infection and AIDS
An AIDS vaccine
AIDS in perspective

Completely updated with the latest findings and statistical information in the field, the new fifth edition of this text continues to educate people about effectively controlling the spread of HIV and AIDS. It also explores the history of AIDS, includes the latest information on HIV testing, and provides background material to help in understanding the biological basis of this continuing pandemic. New discussions on the global nature of the disease include the latest data on HIV infection among various groups and populations and the global and regional patterns of HIV. It also provides readers with an extensive breadth of basic knowledge in AIDS immunopathology, epidemiology, the design and function of AIDS drugs, and the ongoing search for a vaccine

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