AEGiS-BKREV: AIDS and Other Manifestations of HIV Infection

AIDS and Other Manifestations of HIV Infection

Raven Press, 1185 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY 10036. 715p., illus., bibliog., index. ISBN 0-88167-881-3. $130.00.
2nd edition, edited by Gary P. Wormser. 1992.

This is a new edition of a 1987 work entitled AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, and Other Manifestations of HIV Infection. This treatise-like text provides "a comprehensive overview of the biologic properties of the etiologic viral agent, its clinico-pathological manifestations, the epidemiology of its infection, and present and future therapeutic and preventive options." It is highly technical and intended for the medical profession. The text is thorough and the illustrations are intended to be as up-to-date as possible providing the physician the latest information on HIV infections. From the above list of noted contributors from throughout the United States, one could hardly doubt that this book would not become a classic and one that will find its place on every medical library's reference shelf.

It is divided into 7 sections: "Background and Epidemiology," "Etiologic Agent," "Immunology of HIV Infection," "Clinical Manifestations," "Pathology of HIV Infection," "Infection Control," and "Treatment and Prevention." The longest section is the one covering clinical manifestations which goes into great detail about the various manifestations that can occur. Each of the other sections is equally as well written covering other aspects of concern by physicians. The last chapter, "AIDS and the Ethics of Prevention, Research, and Care," is one of interest to those outside the medical profession. The main emphasis is "stressing mass education, counseling, and respect for privacy." The ethics of research and care are also covered. This is not a layperson's book and as such will be found only in the largest of the public libraries. Academic and research libraries will need this and medical libraries will want to consider it for their reference collections. (H. Robert Malinowsky)

Keywords: HIV Infections, Etiology, Immunology, Clinical Manifestations, Pathology, Infection Control, Treatment and Prevention

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