Color Atlas and Synopsis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Download or read book Color Atlas and Synopsis of Sexually Transmitted Diseases written by H. Hunter Handsfield and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author's extensive private collection of clinical photographs comes the latest edition of this classic atlas of sexually transmitted diseases. The third edition offers a succinct outline presentation that features color photographs for each disorder, accompanied by a concise overview of epidemiology, clinical manifestations, the physical examination, diagnosis and management, and prevention. Coverage of each condition includes one more clinical case studies. Third edition includes about twenty percent new photographs, and the text has been entirely rewritten to include the latest information on epidemiology and treatment. A new chapter reviews the global epidemiology of HIV and AIDS as well as other STDs, and the chapter on HIV and AIDS has been substantially expanded. You will also find an important overview section on the clinical approach to patients with STDs. While written primarily for the clinician, it is an excellent resource for patient education and for nonprofessionals interested in STDs. An outstanding clinical guide to confirm your next diagnosis and a quick source of up-to-date information on tests and treatment, 3e offers a collection of images that cannot be duplicated in print or online.