HIV Infection in Women

Designed to serve as a practical manual for AIDS centers, clinicians, and nurses, this volume is a comprehensive guide to the care of HIV-infected women. The book is written by 18 recognized experts and addresses the myriad clinical and interpersonal dilemmas encountered in the day-to-day care of these patients. The first section provides essential background information on HIV and its biological and psychosocial impact on women. The second section focuses on specific patient care problems such as HIV counseling and testing; medical management of HIV disease; contraception; pregnancy; human papillomavirus infection; HIV interactions with other sexually transmitted diseases; and care of HIV-infected female drug abusers. This section also includes guidelines on starting a clinic for HIV-infected women, as well as a discussion of the medical and ethical aspects of neonatal HIV screening.