Textbook-Atlas of Intestinal Infection in AIDS.Daniele Dionisio Springer-Verlag, Italia, Milano, Italy ISBN: 88-470-0174-9 Pages: 489, Price: U.S. $149.00 Gastrointestinal tract infections are prominent in patients with AIDS. Infections may be caused by a variety of bacterial, fungal, viral, protozoal protozoal pertaining to or caused by protozoa. protozoal myeloencephalitis see equine protozoal myeloencephalitis. protozoal hepatitis caused usually by Toxoplasma, Neospora, Leishmania. , and helminthic hel·min·thic adj. 1. Of or relating to worms, especially parasitic worms. 2. Tending to expel worms. n. See anthelmintic. pathogens, and affect persons in both developing and industrialized countries. The problems are especially acute in resource-limited countries where little or no access to highly active antiretroviral therapy Noun 1. highly active antiretroviral therapy - a combination of protease inhibitors taken with reverse transcriptase inhibitors; used in treating AIDS and HIV drug cocktail, HAART exists; the impact of illnesses associated with HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. is most pronounced in these countries. Daniele Dionisio, an authority in parasitology, has assembled a new treatise, Textbook--Atlas of Intestinal Infections in AIDS, that directly addresses this topic. In 489 pages, the work includes much background, including a fascinating chapter by Esther Diane on the history of the discovery of intestinal parasites. The work and illustrations of parasitic life cycles Parasite life cycles can take a variety of forms, all involving the exploitation of one or more hosts. Those that must infect more than one host species to complete their life cycles are said to have complex by Dionisio and colleagues are illuminating for all students of infectious diseases. Much of the book addresses particular agents and the diseases they cause. A particular strength is the numerous illustrations. Although varying in quality, they represent an enormous compendium of information about these common problems. The figures on microscopic and ultra-structural pathology are particularly strong. This volume should be considered as a background text for the pathologist, gastroenterologist, or infectious disease specialist who concentrates on HIV infections. The illustrations and references provide readers access to materials not easily obtained. The sections on clinical management of particular conditions are relatively sparse, and healthcare workers with patients with active problems should consult with a more comprehensive text. In total, this textbook-atlas is a useful addition in the battle against HIV infections and its complications. The editor and multinational group of authors are to be congratulated on their scholarly work. Address for correspondence: Martin J. Blaser Martin J. Blaser, MD is the Frederick H. King Professor of Internal Medicine, Chairman, Department of Medicine, and Professor of Microbiology at New York University School of Medicine. He is an established researcher in microbiology and infectious diseases. , New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the School of Medicine. Department of Medicine, 550 First Ave, OBVA606, New York, NY, USA; fax: 212-2633969; email: Martin.Blaser@med.nyu.edu Martin J. Blaser, * * New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA |
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