HIV infection and AIDS. 2nd edition, processed and supplemented

A brief publication of the National leadership of HIV infection and AIDS contains relevant, modern information on HIV/ AIDS, necessary for practical specialists. It presents a modern epidemic situation on HIV infection, features of diagnosis, clinical course, including basic secondary and concomitant lesions, as well as patient tactics: antiretroviral therapy, dispensary observation, psychological support of patients and palliative care. Preventive and anti-epidemic measures are considered, including issues of pre- and post-contact prevention. The publication includes a new section dedicated to the Covid-19 coronavirus infection and its treatment with HIV infection.

The publication reflects information about all anti-Russian drugs used in the Russian Federation, special methods for laboratory diagnostics of HIV infection and monitoring of treatment, as well as material about the features of antiretroviral therapy in children, cards containing information necessary for the design of medical documentation.

in the preparation of this publication, leading specialists in the field of HIV took part in the preparation of this publication and reviewers infections. All recommendations passed the stage of independent reviewing.

The manual is intended for infectious disease doctors, epidemiologists, dermatyenerologists, phthisians, wide profile doctors, clinical residents, graduate students, and medical universities.