Sexually Transmitted Diseases

by King K. Holmes, Piot, Stanley M. Lemon (Editor)

The rapid changes in the STD arena are defined here by the leading figures in the field. Foremost among the new material is the superlative coverage of HIV and AIDS. You'll find diagnosis and management guidelines, HIV in reproductive health and pediatrics, establishing prevention programs. HIV in developing countries and more. All other STDs are reviewed in depth, and the winning organization reviews diseases by underlying pathogen (bacteria, fungi, protozoa, etc). Also, fully updated coverage of medical, legal and social issues is supplied to give the specialist or primary care physician broad based coverage beyond diagnosis and management concerns.

1344 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

King Kennard Holmes was an American physician, microbiologist, epidemiologist, and medical school professor. He was an internationally recognized expert on sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV/AIDS.