Clinical Pathology of AIDS

Author: Liu Dechun, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-11-01
Features: AIDS is a serious disease that threatens human health and has now spread worldwide. China also faces the threat of an AIDS outbreak. To meet the current needs of clinical diagnosis, treatment, and research on AIDS, this specialized book has been organized and compiled. The book is divided into two parts: General Principles (Chapters 1–8) and Specific Topics (Chapters 9–16).
According to traditional pathological concepts, the General Principles part comprehensively reviews the latest advancements and research findings related to AIDS and pathology, including:
- The histological and immunological foundations of immunodeficiency diseases;
- The concept of AIDS and its diagnostic criteria or indicators;
- The epidemiology, transmission routes, and prevalence of AIDS;
- The etiology and pathogenesis of AIDS;
- The course of AIDS and its clinical manifestations;
- Opportunistic infections associated with AIDS;
- Tumors associated with AIDS;
- Diagnostic methods and evaluation of immunodeficiency diseases and AIDS.
The second part, Specific Topics, systematically elaborates on the clinical manifestations and pathological changes of various common diseases related to AIDS, with a focus on the nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary and reproductive system, lymphatic and hematopoietic system, and skin and mucosal diseases. It also evaluates diagnostic and differential diagnostic methods, and provides introductory principles on treatment.
This book is suitable for clinical physicians, pathologists, laboratory technicians, and researchers in various disciplines. It can also serve as a reference for senior medical students and graduate students in medical schools.