Univ. of California, Irvine. Brandon/Hill Allied Health List selection (#2). Textbook for nonspecialized students. Previous edition: c1998. Based on the author's one-quarter course at the University of California, Irvine. A Web site has been established to accompany the book. Site contains review questions, statistics, and links to AIDS resources. Softcover.
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vii | |
| Preface |
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xv | |
| Acknowledgments |
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xvii | |
| Authors |
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xv | |
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Introduction: An Overview of AIDS |
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1 | (5) |
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Concepts of Infectious Disease and a History of Epidemics |
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6 | (15) |
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21 | (27) |
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Virology and Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
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48 | (31) |
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Clinical Manifestations of AIDS |
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79 | (32) |
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111 | (27) |
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Modes of HIV Transmission and Personal Risk Factors |
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138 | (17) |
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Individual Assessments of HIV Risk |
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155 | (22) |
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177 | (22) |
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Living with AIDS: Human Dimensions |
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199 | (22) |
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Living with AIDS: Societal Dimensions |
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221 | (13) |
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Future Directions in Combating AIDS |
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234 | (23) |
| Glossary |
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257 | (14) |
| Appendix A: Reference Resources |
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271 | (2) |
| Appendix B: Idea Exchange Groups: A Way to Catalyze Discussion of AIDS-related Topics |
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273 | (10) |
| Index |
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283 | |
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