In its updated and expanded second edition, this helpful guide offers a wealth of information for people living with HIV and for people caring for HIV-positive loved ones. All aspects of HIV/AIDS are discussed, including opportunistic and associated infections, dental care, exercise and nutrition, substance use and abuse and emotional treatment. New information will help the newly diagnosed adjust to their illness and long-term survivors to improve their quality of life. Up-to-date discussion of the latest medications covers the growing practice of using HIV drugs as preventatives. Essential Internet resources are provided that help patients live a longer, healthier life.

About the Author
Mark Cichocki, RN, has been an HIV Nurse Educator at the University of Michigan's HIV/AIDS Treatment Program for the last 21 years and has authored hundreds of HIV-related articles.

Reviews
"a helpful and practical guide that offers non-specialist general readers with a wealth of information for people living with HIV and for people caring for HIV-positive loved ones...very strongly recommended"-Midwest Book Review; "well-written...a valuable resource on HIV/AIDS...an informative resource with practical application"-ARBA. From the first edition: "the content is easy to understand, and complicated medical concepts and jargon are explained. Newly diagnosed patients will find this an excellent book for learning more about HIV, and others will find it a great reference work...a valuable guide...highly recommended"-Library Journal; "well-written guide...a timely and valuable resource"-ARBA; "written in easy to understand language without sacrificing medical content"-Reference Reviews.



Book Information
ISBN 9781476664958
Author Mark Cichocki
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 499g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 15mm