100 Questions & Answers About HIV and AIDSEmpower Yourself! 100 Questions & Answers about AIDS and HIV provides answers to the most common questions asked by AIDS/HIV patients and their families. Written by a John Hopkins physician specializing in HIV, this must-have resource is for all AIDS/HIV patients, their families, and for high-risk individuals intent on avoiding the disease. |
Contents
Part 1 Now That You Know | 1 |
Part 2 The Basics | 11 |
Part 3 Diagnosis of HIV Infection | 23 |
Part 4 Medical Care | 29 |
Part 5 Getting Started | 37 |
Part 6 Starting Treatment | 45 |
Part 7 Staying On Therapy | 61 |
Part 8 Side Effects and Toxicity | 71 |
Part 11 Womens Issues Pregnancy and Children | 117 |
Part 12 Coinfection | 127 |
Part 13 Mental Health and Substance Abuse | 133 |
Part 14 Relationships Sexuality and Prevention | 139 |
Part 15 Living With HIV Infection | 147 |
Part 16 Questions For Those Who Still Have Questions | 159 |
Additional Resources | 165 |
Glossary | 169 |
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