More timely, appropriate, and useful than conventional references-more in depth and comprehensive than journal articles-this up-to-date resource presents the most important recent progress in HIV infection and disease research. Gives interdisciplinary perspectives not available in other sources! Analyzing controversial medical issues, AIDS Clinical Review 1997/1998 covers comprehensively optimal use of new HIV protease inhibitor therapy explains the current status of the developing field of cytokine therapy provides recommendations for the prevention of nosocomial HIV infection based on the latest data from healthcare workers with accidental exposures to HIV-infected blood describes state-of-the-art developments in the natural history, diagnosis, and therapy for primary HIV infection and AIDS-related complications, including cytomegalovirus retinitis, disseminated mycobacterium avium complex, tuberculosis, and cryptococcal meningitis summarizes up-to-the-minute advances in the management and prevention of HIV diseases in children details recent important demographic changes in the epidemiology of HIV in the United States elucidates the clinical implications of novel breakthroughs in the understanding of HIV viral dynamics and much more! Bringing together the knowledge and expertise of over 20 leading clinical investigators at the forefront of AIDS research-to discuss recent advances, share the results of their own investigations, and present previously unpublished data-AIDS Clinical Review 1997/1998 is essential reading for all medical professionals involved in both AIDS research and clinical practice.