ABC of Sexually Transmitted Infections

Name: ABC of Sexually Transmitted Infections
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ISBN: 9781405198165

ISBN-10: 1405198168

ISBN-13: 9781405198165

Edition: 6th 2011

Authors: Karen E. Rogstad

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This ABC provides an introduction and reference guide to sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - a major cause of morbidity both in the UK and world-wide. It covers new expanded screening programmes and new testing techniques now undertaken in primary care and includes new chapters on service modernisation and new providers; contraception; high risk or special needs groups; and the increased use of the internet for education and information.With a new editor and a new international contributor team, it features content applicable to UK and non-UK settings - in 'resource-rich' and 'resource-poor' countries and includes UK NICE guidelines on one-to-one interventions to change sexual…

Book details

Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 4/18/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 8.70" wide x 10.90" long x 0.35" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Preface to the Sixth Edition



Sexually Transmitted Infections: Why are they important?




STI control and prevention




Provision and Modernisation of Sexual Health Services




The Sexual Health Consultation in Primary and Secondary Care




Examination techniques and clinical sampling




Main presentations of sexually transmitted infections in male patients




Other conditions of the male genital tract commonly seen in sexually transmitted disease clinics




Vaginal Discharge - causes, diagnosis and treatment




Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and Pelvic Pain




Vulval Diseases




Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV in Pregnancy




Genital Ulcer Disease




Syphilis: clinical features, diagnosis and management




Genital growths and infestations




Viral Hepatitis




Systemic manifestations of STIs




HIV




Point of care testing and laboratory diagnosis of STIs




Contraception




Care of specific risk groups




Sexual health care in resource poor settings




Vaccinations, Treatments and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis




The internet as a resource for STI education and information



Index