| Description |
xiii, 371 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
A Johns Hopkins Press health book |
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Johns Hopkins Press health book.
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| Contents |
pt. 1. What you need to know -- Genital anatomy -- A key to symptoms -- What to expect during an STD examination -- Sexual communication: communicate now, no regrets later -- What is "safer sex"? -- pt. 2. Bacterial vaginosis -- Chancroid -- Chlamydia infection -- Donovanosis -- Epididymitis -- Fungal (yeast) infections -- Genital warts -- Gonorrhea -- Hepatitis A -- Hepatitis B -- Hepatitis C -- Herpes -- HIV infection and AIDS -- Lymphogranuloma venereum -- Molluscum contagiosum -- Mucopurulent cervicitus -- Nongonococcal urethritis -- Pelvic inflammatory disease -- Proctocolitis, proctitis, and enteritis -- Pubic lice -- Scabies -- Syphilis -- Trichomoniasis |
| Summary |
"Complete and up-to-date, this book describes safer sex practices, testing protocols, and symptoms, and details commonly known treatments as well as significant recent medical advances - including new testing for the herpes virus; the vaccine against the human papilloma virus (HPV); and new discoveries about the effectiveness of spermicides and condoms. For each disease, Dr. Marr offers the latest Sexually Transmitted Disease Treatment Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 323-351) and index |
| Subject |
Sexually transmitted diseases -- Popular works.
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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| LC no. |
2006100443 |
| ISBN |
9780801886591 paperback alkaline paper |
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0801886597 paperback alkaline paper |
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