HIV Infection in Children and Adolescents

This book serves as a reference work on pediatric HIV infection and covers the full bandwidth of topics from an introduction to pathogenesis and epidemiology, over the transmission of the HI virus, to clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention strategies. Diseases and disorders occurring in HIV infected persons are discussed in detail. The book covers special populations, such as neonates born to an HIV positive mother and adolescents and examines the specific ways of managing HIV disease in these patient groups. This is the first book to cover palliative care as well as ethical, legal and social issues of HIV infection. Product Details Hardcover: 330 pages Publisher: Springer; 1st ed. 2020 edition (February 28, 2020) Language: English ISBN-10: 3030354326 ISBN-13: 978-3030354329 Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 9.2 inches