Chronic Viral Hepatitis

by Koff, Raymond S., M.D.; Wu, George Y.

• ISBN13: 9780896038806
• ISBN10: 0896038807
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: Humana Pr Inc

Summary

Leading scientists, clinicians, and clinical investigators comprehensively review the epidemiology, molecular virology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chronic hepatitis caused by the B and C viruses. The discussion of patient management includes contributions on developing novel therapeutics, supporting patients during therapy, alternative treatments, the use of drugs in chronic viral hepatitis, liver transplantation, and pregnancy in chronic viral hepatitis. Attention is also given to the treatment of patients with concomitant autoimmune disorders, the management of HIV co-infection, and the management of HBV/HCV co-infection.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
List of Contributors	p. xi
Molecular Virology of Hepatitis B and C: Clinical Implications	p. 1
Epidemiology of Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C	p. 25
Natural History of Hepatitis B Virus Infection	p. 41
Natural History of Hepatitis C	p. 59
Hepatitis C and HIV Co-Infection	p. 95
HBV and HCV Co-Infection	p. 109
Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B	p. 123
Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection	p. 145
Treatment of Chronic Viral Hepatitis in Patients with Autoimmune Diseases	p. 169
Developing Therapeutic Plans for the Patient with Chronic Hepatitis B or C: A Practical Approach	p. 189
Supporting the Patient with Chronic Hepatitis During Treatment	p. 211
Complementary and Alternative Treatment of Liver Disease	p. 233
Drugs and Chronic Viral Hepatitis	p. 251
Chronic Viral Hepatitis and Liver Transplantation	p. 273
Viral Hepatitis and Pregnancy	p. 291
Prevention and Immunoprophylaxis of Chronic Viral Hepatitis	p. 305
Index	p. 325
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