Medical Management of AIDS in Children

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William T. Shearer

Brand: Saunders

ISBN: 9780721682846

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A reference tool for physicians, nurses, and other health-care workers who care for pediatric AIDS patients. This clinically oriented text stresses the unique features of the disorder in children, as opposed to adult patients, and is written by the preeminent experts in the field. Their experience and knowledge is translated into a clear and authoritative source of practical information.

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Brand Saunders

Reference 33839

EAN13 9780721682846

ISBN 9780721682846

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Publication date: 2003
Issue number: 1
Cover: hard cover
Pages count: 464
Dimensions (mm): 184 x 260
Weight (g): 1061

Section 1:: Virus VS. Immune system:: Who Will Win?
1. Pediatric HIB Infection in Developed and Developing Countries:: Epidemiology and Natural History
2. HIV:: Timing of Infection and Viral Burden
3. Immunopatogenesis of Pediatric HIV Infection
4. The Initial Encounter Between HIV and the Immune System and the Long-Range Outlook:: Unique Aspects of Pediatric HIV Infection

Section 2:: Prevention and Treatment of Pediatric HIV Infection
5. Identification and Treatment of the HIV - Infected Pregnant Woman
6. Obstetrical Issues in HIV Infection:: Mother and Infant
7. Diagnostic Methods in Infants Born to HIV - Infected Woman
8. Prophylactic Antiretroviral Treatment of HIV Infection in Neonates
9. Treatment of Primary HIV Infection in Children
10. Immune - Based Therapy in HIV - Infected Children

Section 3:: Management of Complications of Pediatric HIV Infection
11. Infectious Complications of Pediatric HIV Infection
12. Respiratory Compromise in Children Infected by HIV
13. Infection Control Issues
14. HIV - Induced CNS/Developmental Abnormalities in Childhood
15. Oral/ Dermatologic Problems
16. Gastrointestinal Illness and Wasting in Pediatric HIV
17. Abnormal Cardiovascular Function in HIV - infected Infants and Children
18. Depression of Blood Cells by HIV in Children
19. Childhood Malignancies in AIDS
20. Pain Management/Palliative Care

Section 4:: Special Considerations in Pediatric HIV Infection
21. Primary Care of the HIV - Infected Infant and Child
22. Supportive Care and Quality of Life issues in Families with HIV Infection
23. Psychosocial Problems in Pediatric HIV Infection
24. HIV Infection and Managed Care:: Impact on Access