Global epidemiology of sexually transmitted diseases / Adrian Mindel [and others] -- The genital tract : anatomical developmental, and microbiological factors affecting sexually transmitted disease acquisition / Morris D. Cooper and Anne M. Rompalo -- Mucosal immunity in the human reproductive tract : balancing reproductive potential with protection against sexually transmitted pathogens / Charles R. Wira, Marta Rodríguez-García, and Mickey V. Patel -- Contextual factors associated with sexually transmitted infections / Marina Catallozzi, Beth A. Auslander, and Susan L. Rosenthal -- Abstinence and curricular approaches to sexually transmitted infection prevention for adolescents / Mary A. Ott -- Male circumcision : a tool for prevention of sexually transmitted diseases / Aaron A.R. Tobian and Thomas C. Quinn -- Issues in men's reproductive health / Patricia Kissinger, Akinlabi Sanusi, and David L. Bell -- Physical barrier methods : acceptance, use, and effectiveness / Adrian Mindel and Shailendra Sawleshwakar -- Topical microbicides for human immunodeficiency virus and sexually transmitted disease prevention / Kristine Torjesen [and others] -- Topical microbicide acceptability / Kathleen M. Morrow, Elizabeth E. Tolley, and Alex Carballo-Dieguez -- STD vaccine acceptability in sexually transmitted diseases / Nathan W. Stupiansky and Gregory D. Zimet -- Genital and perinatal Herpes simplex virus infections / Lawrence R. Stanberry -- The epidemiology and control of human Papillomavirus infection and clinical disease / Alan G. Nyitray [and others] -- Hepatitis B virus infection / Jane N. Zuckerman and Arie J. Zuckerman -- Chlamydia / Louise M. Hafner and Peter Timms -- Gonorrhea : epidemiology, control, and prevention / Jonathan M. Zenilman and Carolyn D. Deal -- Syphilis / Rick Varma, Claudia Estcourt, and Adrian Mindel -- Bacterial vaginosis / Jeanne M. Marrazzo and Sharon L. Hillier.
Summary:
Fully revised and updated to reflect the changes of the past ten years, this book brings researchers, clinical investigators, clinicians, and students the most up-to-date research, findings and thought on sexual infection prevention, control and therapy available and serves as an essential reference for anyone working in the field. It provides comprehensive coverage of epidemiology, physiology and immunology, featuring general preventive strategies such as behavioural modification, barrier methods and topical microbicides.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.