DESCRIPTION:
Now with more than 50% new photos, expanded coverage of viral STDs, and updated treatment recommendations, the second edition of the COLOR ATLAS and SYNOPSIS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES is more useful than ever. It is the most practical source available for STD diagnosis and treatment, by one of the nation""s premier experts in the field.
Some 200 high-quality color photographs_the best of the author""s extensive collection_guide you through STD diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies. With both etiologic and syndromic sections, the COLOR ATLAS simplifies finding what you need, from guidance on recognizing atypical manifestations of herpes, to management of chlamydial infection, to the work-up of vaginal discharge. Look inside for these important features:
*photographs for each condition, accompanied by an overview of epidemiology and etiology, guidelines on rapid diagnosis and definitive laboratory tests, treatment options, and case studies
*succinct outline format
*nearly 40% new text, including new case studies and treatments
*expanded coverage of viral infections, including, herpes, human papillomavirus infection, and HIV
*guidance for at-risk populations
*excellent patient education resource
A remarkable value, the second edition of the COLOR ATLAS is an unbeatable clinical guide to confirm your next diagnosis and a quick source of up-to-date intelligence on tests and treatments.
CONTENTS:
Section I: Overview of Sexually Transmitted Diseases or at Risk.
1. Clinical Approach to Patients with STDs.
Section II: Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
2. Chlamydial Infections. 3. Uncomplicated Gonorrhea. 4. Syphilis. 5. Chancroid. 6. Granuloma Inguinale (Donovanosis).
Section III: Viral Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
7. Genital Herpes. 8. Human Papilloma Virus Infection and Genital Warts. 9. Molluscum Contagiosusm. 10. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. 11. Viral Heptitis, Cytomegalovirus, and Other Viruses. 12. Pediculosis Pubis. 13. Scabies. 14. Nongonococcal Urethritis. 15. Epididymitis. 16. Reiter""s Syndrome. 17. Mucopurulent Cervicitis. 18. Vaginal Infections. 19. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. 20. Proctitis, Colitis, and Enteritis. 21. Nonsexual Transmitted Genital Dermatoses.
