Publisher's Synopsis
The devastating impact of AIDS has necessitated the global adoption of a comprehensive strategy that includes the biomedical, social, psychological and economic aspects associated with the disease. This concise book provides a broad but selective update on major areas in AIDS research, clinical management and social perspectives, essential for anyone wishing to keep abreast of the latest approaches. Contributions by international experts, arising out of an advanced course on AIDS and associated tumours, are organized into sections covering epidemiology and prevention, virology and oncology, and clinical and diagnostic aspects, as well as therapy and social developments.
