Mucocutaneous Manifestations of Viral Diseases

The only existing text to address issues of skin manifestations of viral disease, the Second Edition explores the diagnosis, treatment, and pathogenesis of viral diseases that infiltrate the skin and affiliated mucous membranes. New information includes: - the HPV vaccines - laboratory findings - diseases previously known only in developing countries - ocular and oral manifestations of viral disease - manifestations of prion infections - common and rare diseases Organized by disease, each chapter includes: - a timeline of infection and pathogenesis of the disease - a taxonomy and history of the disease - tabular information for quick reference - color illustrations of epidermal and cellular manifestations - methods of differential diagnosis - disease incidence among gender and age groups by geographical region - antiviral and prophylaxis recommendations - treatment/prophylaxis methods   * Dr Stephen Tyring (University of Texas HSC, Houston, TX, USA) * Dr Angela Yen Moore (Arlington Center for Dermatology, Arlington, TX, USA) * Dr Omar Lupi (Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)