Handbook of HIV Medicine represents the knowledge, skill and experience of more than sixty experts in HIV medicine, making it the definitive reference book for southern Africa.

This third edition remains invaluable for doctors, medical students, and primary health care workers, presenting an updated approach to critical issues. It is ideal for quick reference in urban and rural clinics and hospital wards.

The handbook is targeted specifically at the needs of the developing world and contains guidelines on antiretroviral therapy, HIV emergencies, and adult and paediatric HIV medicine.

This handbook deals with HIV in Southern Africa and the material is organised for quick reference in the ward or clinic. The portable, durable format lets students and doctors keep the book with them in the ward. It aims to help students and doctors inexperienced in HIV/AIDS care and in urban or rural settings. Bulleted lists, tables and figures make the information accessible. The book includes a resource page of national and international HIV-related websites and call-lines and case studies in the chapter on ethical issues.