This practical guide covers the diagnosis and treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and other information critical to patient care in the new millennium. It provides the clinician with the ability to identify and manage Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), as well as obtain information about preventing their sequelae. Written by clinicians, this book is packed with evidence-based information steeped in years of practice. Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Practical Guide for Primary Care covers the diagnosis and treatment of STDs and other information critical to patient care in the new millennium. This collaboration provides the clinician with the ability to identify and manage Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), as well as obtain information about preventing their sequelae.
Among the topics covered in this book are human papillomavirus and genital warts, genital herpes, viral hepatitis, HIV infection and AIDS, chlamydial and gonorrheal infections, and upper genital tract infections in women. Other topics of interest include syphilis, trichomoniasis, chancroid, granuloma inguinale, lymphogranuloma venereum, and molluscum contagiosum. Special consideration is given to ectoparasites, patient-clinician communication and STD care, cultural competence and STI care, effectiveness of barrier methods for STI prevention, and the future role of vaccines and microbides.
Written by clinicians, many of whom have been diagnosing, treating, and counseling patents since the days of venereal disease, this book is packed with evidence-based information steeped in these clinicians' years of practice.

Autorentext
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: A Practical Guide for Primary Care contains a state-of-the art, comprehensive review of diagnosis and treatment issues in STDs. Of special note, this easy-to-read text also includes the latest clinical guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Importantly, confidential approaches to consultation and care are offered, including how to give bad news sensitively and how to teach patients to empower themselves with the practical tools they need for lowering their risk for contracting or spreading a sexually transmitted disease.

Zusammenfassung
A review of diagnosis and treatment issues in STDs. This book includes clinical guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It offers approaches to consultation and care, including how to give bad news sensitively and how to teach patients to empower themselves with the tools they need for lowering their risk for contracting.

Inhalt

Introduction To Sexually Transmitted Infections: A View of the Past and an Assessment of the Present Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts Genital Herpes Viral Hepatitis HIV Infection and AIDS Chlamydial Infections Gonorrheal Infections Upper Genital Tract Infections in Women Syphilis Trichomoniasis Chancroid, Granuloma Inguinale, Lymphogranuloma Venereum, and Molluscum Contagiosum Ectoparasites: Pubic Lice and Scabies Patient-Clinician Communication and STI Care: Assessing Risk, Conveying A Diagnosis, and Supporting Behavior Change Cultural Competence and STI Care Effectiveness of Barrier Methods for Sexually Transmitted Infection Prevention The Future Role Of Vaccines And Microbicides