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Kaposi sarcoma (KS) emerged in 1981 from being a rare curiosity mainly affecting children in sub-Saharan Africa and elderly men in Eastern Europe. The epidemiology of KS in HIV+ and HIV- individuals proposed that an infectious agent, other than HIV-1, is involved in the pathogenesis of this tumor. In 1994, Chang and Moore (Columbia University, NYC), used representational difference analysis to identify sequences of a novel human herpesvirus (Kaposi sarcoma herpesvirus, KSHV) in AIDS-related KS. Phylogenetically, the virus is closely related to herpesviruses in pan troglodytes and gorilla. Molecular epidemiological studies show that KSHV fulfils most of Koch’s postulates to be the causative culprit of KS. During its evolution, KSHV has pirated numerous cellular genes, and these could be directly involved in oncogenesis and it has evolved elaborate mechanisms to modulate host immune responses, providing unique insight into tumor immunology. This issue discusses some of the most important aspects of the pathophysiology of this virus.

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Medical Book Details

• Paperback: 562 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Fifth Edition edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781759293
• ISBN-13: 978-0781759298
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 1.2 inches

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The thoroughly updated Fifth Edition of this popular Spiral Manual is a practical, reliable quick-reference guide to diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Organized for rapid information retrieval, the book provides concise, organ-based summaries of each disease. New chapters cover new pathogens causing pneumonia–SARS, human papillomavirus diagnosis and management, treatment of VZV and post-herpetic neuralgia, parvovirus infections, West Nile virus, agents of bioterrorism, choosing a quinolone, treatment and prevention of influenza, and the role of HIV resistance testing.

This book serves as a handy reference guide for practitioners who desire rapid, practical information on selected infectious diseases. The book has compact, easy to read information regarding pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of key infectious diseases which are supplemented by annotated references (a key feature of this series). This version updates the 4th edition published in 1999.

The book is targeted for healthcare personnel, ranging from medical students to seasoned practitioners, who take care of patients with problems that have infectious diseases ramifications.

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A comprehesive manual for anyone interested in self-directed research on progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. Fully referenced with ample Internet listings and glossary. This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy; Chapter 5. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix B. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; PROGRESSIVE MULTIFOCAL LEUKOENCEPHALOPATHY GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy.

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