The anticipated encore volume of the BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH REPORTS
SERIES, HEPATITIS C is the first book that offers comprehensive and
up-to-date coverage of this "silent epidemic." The subject matter
ranges from basic science to clinical medicine, with contributions
from more than 30 international experts in the field. This important
new book details the hepatitis C virus and the disease that it causes,
including its prevalence, means of spread, symptoms, complications,
natural history, prevention, and therapy.
The editors, T. Jake Liang, M.D., and Jay H. Hoofnagle, M.D., are both
hepatologists and clinical and laboratory researchers who are well
known leaders in the hepatitis field. Their team of authors provide
the latest information on key issues such as the role of hepatitis C
in liver cancer and evolving therapy for hepatitis C, including
special subgroups of patients such as children, patients with renal
failure, patients undergoing liver transplantation, and patients with
HIV coinfection. The book also addresses future directions in
antiviral therapy of hepatitis C and the real challenges of developing
a vaccine. HEPATITIS C is _the_ integrated reference book for all
researchers, clinicians, and students dealing with this troubling
virus.
Key Features
* Provides comprehensive coverage of hepatitis C, ranging from basic
science to clinical application
* Includes contributions from more than 30 international experts in
the field
* Supplies current recommendations on management of hepatitis C
* Designed in an easy-to-use format with consistent organization
* Includes extensive illustrations
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ISBN
9780124478701
Publisert
2008
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Antall sider
493
Forfatter