Living with the Virus

UNAIDS reports more than one million Americans are living with HIV, and unfortunately more than 17,000 people died from it last year. Despite modern treatments and prevention, more than 50,000 people a year contract the virus, including author Ray Selvage. Fortunately for Ray, he and his wife have developed a system of treatments to prolong their lives in spite of the affliction. Living with the Virus explores Ray Selvage"s personal experience with HIV infection and the current biological and social issues facing those who are infected. Ray describes how HIV is spread and can be prevented. He discusses common HIV medications, the side effects of those medications, the four stages of the virus"s progression, and illnesses associated with each of those stages. "Living with the Virus is a welcomed addition for patients and families coping with HIV infection and its complications, especially those who are newly-infected and feel overwhelmed. I look forward to sharing it with my patients." John W. Baddley, MD, MSPH Chief, Infectious Disease Section Birmingham VA Medical Center Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Living with the Virus