Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and are responsible for the loss of many productive years. They have a disproportionate impact on adolescents and young adults. Every family physician now encounters patients with STIs. 'Fast Facts: Sexually Transmitted Infections' provides a useful summary of current thinking on the diagnosis and effective management of these wide-ranging infections. This concise, practical and very logical presentation on the clinical management of STIs is aimed at general physicians, specialist nurses, trainees in genitourinary medicine, and laboratory staff. • Covers US and UK treatment guidelines in detail • Includes excellent sections on sexual history taking and basic screening • The counselling section is practical, applied and based on real experience • Includes plentiful, high-quality illustrations and highlighted management plans Contents: • Epidemiology and control • Approach to the patient • Urethritis • Vaginal discharge • Genital dermatoses, vulvitis and balanitis • Genital ulcer disease • Pelvic inflammatory disease and epididymo-orchitis • Genital pain syndromes • Bacterial infections • Herpes simplex, human papillomavirus and molluscum contagiosum • Blood-borne viruses: hepatitis B and C, HIV and AIDS • Trichomoniasis, pediculosis and scabies • Useful resources
Ubiquitous and insidious, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are responsible for much morbidity and mortality across the globe. STIs are also important co-factors in the sexual transmission of HIV. This title covers issues surrounding counselling, differential diagnoses and management pertinent to today's practising physicians.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, are an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and are responsible for the loss of many productive years. They have a disproportionate impact on adolescents and young adults. Every family physician now encounters patients with STIs. 'Fast Facts: Sexually Transmitted Infections' provides a useful summary of current thinking on the diagnosis and effective management of these wide-ranging infections. This concise, practical and very logical presentation on the clinical management of STIs is aimed at general physicians, specialist nurses, trainees in genitourinary medicine, and laboratory staff. • Covers US and UK treatment guidelines in detail • Includes excellent sections on sexual history taking and basic screening • The counselling section is practical, applied and based on real experience • Includes plentiful, high-quality illustrations and highlighted management plans Contents: • Epidemiology and control • Approach to the patient • Urethritis • Vaginal discharge • Genital dermatoses, vulvitis and balanitis • Genital ulcer disease • Pelvic inflammatory disease and epididymo-orchitis • Genital pain syndromes • Bacterial infections • Herpes simplex, human papillomavirus and molluscum contagiosum • Blood-borne viruses: hepatitis B and C, HIV and AIDS • Trichomoniasis, pediculosis and scabies • Useful resources
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