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Guide to Living with HIV Infection:

Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic 6ed
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The Guide to Living with HIV Infection is the most complete source of medical, emotional, social, and practical advice available for those infected with HIV and their loved ones. Developed at the Johns Hopkins AIDS Clinic, the guide provides essential information for making decisions about treatment and testing in a world transformed by new research and pharmacotherapy.In this thoroughly updated sixth edition, Dr. John Bartlett and Ann K. Finkbeiner address the latest information about risks of transmission, viral mutations that confer drug resistance, and new, rapid HIV testing. They offer guidelines for Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), a therapy protocol that has dramatically increased life expectancy for HIV-positive people. They describe how to follow HAART and when to change drug regimens, the symptoms of and treatments for HAART side effects, and the costs of and insurance coverage for HAART. They also outline the possibilities for a diagnosis of ''no detectable virus.''Accompanied by updated references and resources, the sixth edition of The Guide to Living with HIV Infection offers new hope for people living with a virus that once left no hope at all.

Introduction: About This Book1. When First Diagnosed: Understanding and Communicating about HIV2. Preventing Transmission of HIV Infection: Understanding How HIV Is Spread3. HIV Infection and Its Treatment4. HIV Infection and Its Effects on the Emotions5. HIV Infection and Its Effects on Interpersonal Relations6. The Complications of HIV Infection and Their Treatment7. Options for Medical Care: Medical Personnel and Procedures8. Traditional Medicine9. Practical Matters: Making Legal, Financial, and Medical Decisions10. On Dying: Preparing for and Accepting Death11. On Living: Tactics for Preserving Mental Health12. What's AheadAppendixesA. Resources: Where to Go for HelpB. Understanding Tests for HIVGlossaryAcknowledgmentsIndex

""An excellent source of information for patients.""

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