Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Sexually Transmitted Diseases

H. Hunter Handsfield

ISBN 10: 0070260060 / ISBN 13: 9780070260061

Published by Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (edition 1), 1992

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Color Atlas and Synopsis of Clinical Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx) (edition 1)
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0070260060
• ISBN 13: 9780070260061
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

New text-atlas of 150 color illustrations illustrating and summarizing the most important and common STD's seen today for the specialist and nonspecialist. Large full-color photographs depict the characteristic features of each disorder. A one-page summary, in outline form, of the essential facts of diagnosis and treatment appears opposite each color photograph. Each summary includes an actual case history of each patient.

From the Back Cover

Now with more than 50% new photos, expanded coverage of viral STDs, and updated treatment recommendations, the second edition of the COLOR ATLAS and SYNOPSIS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES is more useful than ever. It is the most practical source available for STD diagnosis and treatment, by one of the nation’s premier experts in the field.

Some 200 high-quality color photographs—the best of the author's extensive collection—guide you through STD diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies. With both etiologic and syndromic sections, the COLOR ATLAS simplifies finding what you need, from guidance on recognizing atypical manifestations of herpes, to management of chlamydial infection, to the work-up of vaginal discharge. Look inside for these important features:

*photographs for each condition, accompanied by an overview of epidemiology and etiology, guidelines on rapid diagnosis and definitive laboratory tests, treatment options, and case studies *succinct outline format *nearly 40% new text, including new case studies and treatments *expanded coverage of viral infections, including, herpes, human papillomavirus infection, and HIV *guidance for at-risk populations *excellent patient education resource

A remarkable value, the second edition of the COLOR ATLAS is an unbeatable clinical guide to confirm your next diagnosis and a quick source of up-to-date intelligence on tests and treatments.