Handbook of HIV/AIDS

By : Ivy Monroe

Description : Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refer to a set of conditions in humans caused due to infection with HIV. The initial infection with the virus ... Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refer to a set of conditions in humans caused due to infection with HIV. The initial infection with the virus

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HIV and AIDS: Strategies for Control

By : Alison Swift

Description : The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of retrovirus that causes a spectrum of conditions called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV damages the immune system and thus interferes with ... The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of retrovirus that causes a spectrum of conditions called acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV damages the immune system and thus interferes with

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HIV/AIDS: Assessment and Management

By : Roger Mostafa

Description : Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a sexually transmitted infection that spreads by contact with infected blood, unprotected sex, childbirth or breast-feeding. HIV damages the immune system and interferes ... Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV is a sexually transmitted infection that spreads by contact with infected blood, unprotected sex, childbirth or breast-feeding. HIV damages the immune system and interferes

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New Frontiers in HIV/AIDS Research

By : Seth Phelps

Description : HIV transmission occurs through sexual contact, vertical transmission from mother to baby, and through exposure to infected body fluids and tissues. The viral load of an HIV-infected person is an important ... HIV transmission occurs through sexual contact, vertical transmission from mother to baby, and through exposure to infected body fluids and tissues. The viral load of an HIV-infected person is an important

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Advanced Research in Sclerosis

By : Billy Patterson

Description : An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissue of the body gets affected is known as systemic sclerosis or systemic scleroderma. It is classified into two forms - non-systemic and systemic. The ... An autoimmune disorder in which the connective tissue of the body gets affected is known as systemic sclerosis or systemic scleroderma. It is classified into two forms - non-systemic and systemic. The

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Antimicrobial Resistance and Implications

By : Steven Blair

Description : The resistance of a microorganism to an antimicrobial drug that was once able to treat it is known as antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance also develops through the natural resistance in ... The resistance of a microorganism to an antimicrobial drug that was once able to treat it is known as antimicrobial resistance. Antimicrobial resistance also develops through the natural resistance in

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Autoimmune Diseases: Current Research

By : Chloe Weber

Description : Autoimmune diseases are conditions arising from abnormal immune response of the body to a healthy body part. There can be many types of autoimmune diseases and nearly every body part can be involved. Some ... Autoimmune diseases are conditions arising from abnormal immune response of the body to a healthy body part. There can be many types of autoimmune diseases and nearly every body part can be involved. Some

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Drug Resistance: Clinical Aspects

By : Casey Hammond

Description : The reduction in the effectiveness of a medication such as antimicrobial or antineoplastic to treat a disease is known as drug resistance. The term is used to denote the resistance that pathogens have ... The reduction in the effectiveness of a medication such as antimicrobial or antineoplastic to treat a disease is known as drug resistance. The term is used to denote the resistance that pathogens have

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Handbook of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

By : Mitch Sellin

Description : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. This causes widespread inflammation and tissue damage. ... Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. This causes widespread inflammation and tissue damage.

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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Clinical Aspects

By : Jasper Meyer

Description : Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease of the body in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue. It is known as “the great imitator” as it mimics the symptoms of other illnesses. ... Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease of the body in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue. It is known as “the great imitator” as it mimics the symptoms of other illnesses.

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