
The Spectrum of Neuro-AIDS Disorders: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Author(s): Karl Goodkin (Author), Paul Shapshak (Author), Ashok Verma (Author)
- Publisher: ASM Press
- Publication Date: 1 Oct. 2008
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 566 pages
- ISBN-10: 1555813690
- ISBN-13: 9781555813697
Book Description
A review of the full scope of research on the neurological and neurobehavioral implications of neuro-AIDS including the fields of microbiology and immunology.
- Considers the broad scope of effects of HIV/AIDS on the brain and peripheral nervous system (neuro-AIDS), both pre- and post-HAART era.
- Links basic pathology and pathophysiology research with clinical findings, diagnostic, and assessment techniques in both the CNS and the periphery.
- Examines the wide range of HIV-associated comorbidities including fungal, viral, syphilitic, and Toxoplasma infections.
- Covers neurological and neurobehavioral syndromes (dementia, delirium, depressive disorders, fatigue, and peripheral nervous and muscular dysfunction), including diagnosis and treatment.
- Presents specific information on neuro-AIDS in special populations including women, children, minorities, and older individuals.
- Explores medico-legal issues, including end-of-life concerns specific to neuro-AIDS patients.
- Examines the status of neuro-AIDS conditions at the global level.
This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
Editorial Reviews
Review
? Spectrum of Neuro–AIDS Disorders is a comprehensive compendium enabling readers to develop a foundation of knowledge on which future information can be added. ? ( The Lancet, August 2009)
From the Back Cover
- covers new developments in the field of Neuro–AIDS in the HAART (highly–active antiretroviral therapy) era
- presents specific information on special populations affected by neuro–AIDS disorders, including women, minorities, children, and the elderly
- explores medicolegal issues, including end–of–life issues specific to neuro–AIDS patients
- provides basic pathophysiology updates on topics such as viral evolution, chemokines, cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers, cell cycle proteins, and vaccines and neuro–AIDS
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