By John G. Bartlett, M.D., and Ann K. Finkbeiner

Focusing on strategies by which levels of HIV can be reduced to undetectable levels, this book discusses the disease, tests, treatments, and side effects.

The authors also offer advice on choosing a doctor, adhering to a medicinal regime, and preventing transmission of the virus. They address concerns about the costs of drugs, the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them, and the new stresses that accompany this uncertainty. 408 pages. Softcover. October 2006.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. When First Diagnosed: Understanding and Communicating about HIV
   
2. Preventing Transmission of HIV Infection: Understanding How HIV Is Spread
   
3. HIV Infection and Its Treatment
   
4. HIV Infection and Its Effects on the Emotions
   
5. HIV Infection and Its Effects on Interpersonal Relationships
   
6. The Complications of HIV Infection and Their Treatment
   
7. HIV-Associated Dementia: HIV and the Central Nervous System
   
8. Options for Medical Care: Medical Personnel and Procedures
   
9. Traditional and Alternative Medicine
   
10. Practical Matters: Making Legal, Financial, and Medical Decisions
    
11. On Dying: Preparing for and Accepting Death
    
12. On Living: Tactics for Preserving Mental Health
    
13. What's Ahead

• A. Resources: Where to Go for Help
  
• B. Understanding Tests for HIV