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    Vulvovaginal infections / William J. Ledger, Steven S. Witkin.

    • Title:Vulvovaginal infections / William J. Ledger, Steven S. Witkin.
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    • Author/Creator:Ledger, William J., 1932-
    • Published/Created:Washington, D.C. : ASM Press, 2007.
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    • Library of Congress Subjects:Vagina--Infections.
      Vulva--Infections.
    • Medical Subjects: Vaginal Diseases.
      Vulvar Diseases.
      Vagina--physiopathology.
      Vulva--physiopathology.
    • Description:128 p. ; col. ill. ; 27 cm.
    • Summary:"In gynecological practice one third of patient complaints involve vulvovaginal infections. In this concise volume the authors' aim is to help the practitioner towards accurate diagnosis, and to provide suggestions for appropriate patient care that will avoid ineffective treatments and thus ongoing discomfort for the patient." "Illustrated in full color throughout, the book is intended for gynecologists in practice and in training, and for physicians and related professionals in infectious diseases/microbiology, in emergency departments, outpatient clinics and general practice"--P.4 of cover.
    • Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 119-125) and index.
    • ISBN:9781555814748 (hbk.)
      1555814743 (hbk.)
    • Contents:Microbiology of the vagina
      Vaginal immunology
      Diagnosis of vulvovaginal disease
      Candida vulvovaginitis
      Bacterial vaginosis
      Trichomonas vaginalis vaginitis
      Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis
      Genital herpes
      Human papillomavirus infections
      Other sexually transmitted diseases of the vulva and vagina
      Staphylococcus aureus and group A streptococcal infections of the vagina and vulva
      Allergic vulvovaginitis
      Menopausal vulvovaginitis
      Vulvodynia
      Dermatologic disorders causing vulvar disease.
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