AIDS : science and society / Hung Y. Fan, Ross F. Conner, Luis P. Villarreal.

Author/creator Fan, Hung, 1947-
Other author Conner, Ross F.
Other author Villarreal, Luis P.
Format Book
Edition7th ed.
Publication InfoBurlington, Mass. : Jones & Bartlett Learning, ©2014.
Descriptionxv, 242 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introduction : an overview of AIDS -- Concepts of infectious disease and a history of epidemics -- The immune system -- Virology and HIV -- Clinical manifestations and treatment of AIDS -- Epidemiology and AIDS -- Modes of HIV transmission and personal risk factors -- Individual assessments of HIV risk -- Prevention of AIDS -- Living with AIDS : human dimensions -- Living with AIDS : societal dimensions -- Future directions in combating AIDS.
Local noteLaupus WC Contract Cataloging
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2012039131
ISBN9781449683320
ISBN1449683320
ISBN9781284025514
ISBN1284025519