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Springer Uncommon Infections and Special Topics 1st Editon 2011 Softbound by L.G. Keith
Infectious diseases remain a major problem for physicians and other health professionals dealing with problems of the reproductive system. Accordingly, this two-volume comprehensive presentation of infectious diseases involving the male and female reproductive systems promises to be a major contribution in this field and to fill a much-needed vacuum. During the past three decades, the introduction of antimicrobial therapy has dramatically altered both the clinical presentation and the therapeutic approaches employed in dealing with the traditional infections of the repro ductive system. In addition, the changing demographics of infectious problems in the industrial countries and the developing world have been a source of concern. A good deal of important information on this topic is included in this series. In recent years, considerable attention has been given to the role of Myco plasma and Chlamydia in both male and female infertility and the problems related to genital herpes and human papilloma virus infections. Current clinical information is included on these infections as well as on newer aspects of diagnosis, such as the use of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of pelvic inflammatory disease. Also addressed is new information regarding the role of actinomycosis in pelvic infections; current problems such as toxic shock syndrome and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are reviewed as well. New concepts are included in these volumes to complement the clinical information. The attachment of microbial organisms to sperm may help to explain access of these and other organisms to the upper female genital tract. Section 1: Uncommon Infections.- 1 Tuberculous infections of the female genital tract.- 2 Genitourinary tuberculosis in men.- 3 Pelvic Actinomycosis.- 4 Toxoplasma in pregnancy.- 5 Infections in the African Continent.- 6 Puerperal sepsis with special reference to India.- 7 Autoimmune deficiency syndrome.- 8 Sexually transmitted diseases in prepubertal boys.- 9 Sexually transmitted diseases in premenarchal girls.- Section 2: Special Topics.- 10 Ureaplasma urealyticum infections in infertility and pregnancy.- 11 The bacteriology, pathogenesis and treatment of Ureaplasma urealyticum in human infertility.- 12 Genital papillomavirus infections in the human.- 13 The biology of genitoanal warts with special reference to therapy and malignant potential.- 14 Animal models for the study of human genital infection.- 15 Animal models of genital Chlamydia and Mycoplasma infections.- 16 Maternofetal transmission of infection.- 17 Contraceptive usage and pelvic infection in women.- 18 Barrier methods of contraception as prophylaxis against venereal diseases.- 19 Cytologic manifestation of infections in the female genital tract.- 20 Preoperative and intraoperative antibiotics in reducing the incidence of infections.- 21 Pharmacokinetics and antimicrobial agents during pregnancy.- 22 Culture diagnosis of genitourinary tract infections.- 23 Local immune response to bacterial infection of the male urinary tract.- 24 Genital infection and neoplastic changes of the cervix.