Herpes Simplex (Paperback, New)

Though medically minor and very common, herpes simplex is a condition which is capable of causing considerable distress, for psychological and social as much as physical reasons. Herpes Simplex contrasts the image of the condition presented in the media with the medical and epidemiological evidence, and discusses ways in which the distress associated with the condition can be alleviated.
The first part of the book examines the impact of diagnosis and then explains the roles of accurate information and empathic support, medical treatment and support groups in learning to live with recurrent symptoms. Other chapters use the experiences of people with the condition in different parts of their bodies to illustrate how the meaning of herpes simplex and response to the symptoms alters in association with life changes. The final chapters review psychosocial research, discuss the importance of the Herpes Viruses Association in acquiring a store of knowledge about people's experiences, and highlight the significance of herpes simplex as a public health problem.
Herpes Simplex demonstrates the importance of a biopsychosocial approach. It will be invaluable to doctors, nurses and other health professionals, as well as to people troubled by the condition.

eBook available with sample pages: 0203137132

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 1997
First published:	1998
Authors:	T. Natasha Posner
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	152
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-10744-0
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General practice Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Pathology > Medical microbiology & virology Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Coping with personal problems > Coping with illness Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Diseases & disorders > Infectious & contagious diseases > Venereal diseases Promotions
LSN:	0-415-10744-X
Barcode:	9780415107440

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