Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS in the Tropics

by Om P. Arya, Om P. Arya

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are arguably the prime health problem facing the world. AIDS has reached epidemic proportions and easily curable STI often go untreated, with serious long-term consequences. This book looks at STI in the tropics. Written by a team of experts, it gives clear, concise and up-to-date information on all aspects of sexually transmitted infections. It will be useful for anyone involved in the management and control of STI, whether they are working in rural healthcare centers or large hospitals. It will also be invaluable for students of tropical medicine, medical microbiology, and genito-urinary medicine.

448 pages, Hardcover

First published December 24, 1998