Guide to Genital HPV Diseases and Prevention (Paperback)

Custom-designed for clinicians on the frontline of treatment and prevention of the human papillomavirus (HPV), this stand-alone handbook provides the scientific background needed to understand and administer the new HPV vaccines. Written by some of the discoverers of these vaccines, this accessible text explores the biology and epidemiology of HPV, its diagnosis, screening, prevention, and treatment, and the types of diseases linked to the virus. The Guide to Genital HPV Diseases and Prevention: * aids clinicians in addressing patient questions and concerns * discusses the basic virology and pathogenesis of HPV * explores the relationship between HPV and cancer, especially cancer of the cervix * covers the various treatment methods, including both chemical and physical methods * details prevention strategies, such as condoms and microbicides, and vaccines (Gardasil, Cervarix, Silgard, and those in development) * is an essential reference for an array of clinicians, including family practice physicians, internal medicine specialists, pediatricians, dermatologists, gynecologists, and oncologists

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2009
First published:	2008
Editors:	William Bonnez
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Sewn
Pages:	152
ISBN-13:	978-1-4398-0899-3
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Public health & preventive medicine > Epidemiology & medical statistics Promotions
LSN:	1-4398-0899-6
Barcode:	9781439808993

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