AEGiS-BKREV: Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS in the Tropics

(BKREV) Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS in the Tropics

CABI Publishing/CAB International, 10 E 40th St., Ste 3203, New York, NY 10016. 438p., illus., 141 color illus., bibliog., index. ISBN 0-85199-262-5. $110.00.
edited by O. P. Arya, C. A. Hart. 1998.

Sexually transmitted infections (sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S., commonly called STDs) are a major health problem throughout the world and have a definite link with HIV infection. STDs have reached epidemic proportions in the developing countries of the world. It is critical that "efforts must continue to be made to strengthen the infrastructure and improve and expand appropriate diagnostic and treatment facilities at the primary health care level" if STDs, including HIV/AIDS, are ever to be brought under control. This book contains articles written by worldwide experts "working in, or with experience of, the tropical countries, providing authoritative, clear, concise and up-to-date knowledge and understanding on all aspects of STI."

The first part, "Epidemiology and Basic Considerations," covers "Epidemiology of Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS in Developing Countries," "Anatomy of the Genitalia and Other Organs," "Immunity and the Genital Tract," "History Taking, Examination of Patient, Collection of Specimens and Common Presenting Symptoms," and "Laboratory Aspects." The second part, "Infections and Microorganisms" covers such topics as HIV infection and AIDS, HIV infection in pregnancy and children, herpes simplex virus infection, anogenital warts, molluscum contagiosum, and viral hepatitis. It, also, covers the bacterial infections of syphilis, endemic treponematoses, chancroid, gonorrhoea, chlamydial, lymphogranuloma venereum, donovanosis, and bacterial vaginosis; fungal infections, including candidiasis; and protozoal and arthropod infections of trichomoniasis, scabies, and pediculosis. The last part, "Problem-Oriented Approach, Special Topics and Control Aspects," delves into the management of STIs, control, and vaccination.

Although the material is highly clinical and somewhat technical, it is still understandable by the educated layperson. There is a wealth of information included that will be of great interest to anyone conducting research on sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV/AIDS. This is a highly recommended book for all medical and academic libraries and for the personal libraries of those doing STD and HIV/AIDS research.

Keywords: Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Tropics; Tropical Medicine; Epidemiology; Prevention and Control)

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