Cover; Contents; Series Foreword; Preface; Timeline; Chapter 1 Historical Perspective: Where Did HIV Come From?; Chapter 2 What Is HIV?; Chapter 3 An Introduction to the Human Immune System; Chapter 4 HIV around the World (Global Epidemiology); Chapter 5 HIV Transmission; Chapter 6 How Does HIV Affect the Body?; Chapter 7 Diagnosis and Treatment; Chapter 8 Cultural Impact of HIV; Chapter 9 Lessons Learned and Future Directions; Chapter 10 "My Story"; Chapter 11 What You Can Do; Glossary; Recommended Reading; Index
Summary
"This comprehensive review examines the biological, medical, social, historical, and political aspects of HIV/AIDS"-- Provided by publisher