图书基本信息

Encyclopedia of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
作者： Elaine A. Moore;Lisa Marie Moore
ISBN13： 9780786443178
类型： 简装(简装书)
语种： 英语（English）
出版日期： 2008-10-30
出版社： McFarland & Company
页数： 296
重量（克）： 498
尺寸： 24.892 x 17.526 x 2.286 cm

商品简介

There are more than 30 different organisms that cause infection and disease when transmitted by venereal contact. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) represent 87 percent of all reported infections. This book offers entries on such topics as diseases, treatments, statistics, care centers and departments, risk factors, and prevention issues.

书评与摘要

More than 30 different organisms cause infection and disease when transmitted by venereal contact. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) represent 87 percent of all reported infections. This encyclopedia provides a wealth of information on STDs and associated topics, including care centers and departments, legal issues, and related associations and organizations. Coverage of the diseases includes such information as history, causes and origins; risk factors; diagnostic tests; considerations in pregnancy; and much more. The work concludes with a wide selection of resources. Books, journals, support groups, hotlines, organizations, and Internet sites are listed, along with sources for information on topics such as low cost prescription drug programs, social security disability, health insurance, and clinical trials.