Bookeditors, Jennifer Kromberg, Prashiela Manga.
Summary: Albinism in Africa: Historical, Geographic, Medical, Genetic, and Psychosocial Aspects provides the first in-depth reference for understanding and treating patients of human albinism in Africa. Leading international contributors examine the historical, geographic, psychosocial, genetic and molecular considerations of importance in effectively and sensitively managing this genetic disorder. Foundational chapters covering the historical and psychosocial aspects of albinism are supplemented by discussions of the pathobiology of the disease, as well as a thorough analysis of the genetics of skin pigmentation, eye pigmentation, hair pigmentation, and incidents of skin cancer involved in the manifestations of this disorder. New prenatal diagnostics and genetic testing methods, genetic risk assessment for individuals, families, and communities, and novel genetic markers that may be used for developing new therapeutics for treating albinism are also discussed in detail. The book provides care management approaches that may be applied to instances of albinism in other regions, along with guiding principles for treating rare genetic disorders and stigmatized patient populations across the globe.
Contents:
1. Introduction and Historical Background / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
2. Clinical Features, Types of Albinism, and Natural History / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
3. Epidemiology of Albinism / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
4. Prevalence and Population Genetics of Albinism: Surveys in Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Tanzania / Patricia M. Lund, Mark Roberts
5. Molecular Biology of Albinism / Prashiela Manga
6. Dermatological Aspects of Albinism / Sian Hartshorne, Prashiela Manga
7. Albinism and the Eye / Susan E.I. Williams
Chapter8. Low-Vision Rehabilitation and Albinism / Rebecca L. Kammer
9. Psychosocial and Cultural Aspects of Albinism / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
10. Genetic Counseling and Albinism / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
11. Genetic Testing, Postnatal, and Prenatal Diagnosis for Albinism / Robyn Kerr, Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
12. Albinism and Social Marginalization / Sam Clarke, Jon Beale
13. Interventions: Preventive Management, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Support Services / G.R. Kromberg
14. A Personal Perspective: Living With Albinism / Nomasonto G. Mazibuko, Jennifer G.R. Kromberg
15. Summary and Conclusion / Jennifer G.R. Kromberg, Prashiela Manga