Viral Hepatitis

by Hollinger, F. Blaine

• ISBN13: 9780781740555
• ISBN10: 078174055X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-05-13
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

This volume contains the six viral hepatitis chapters from the definitive virology reference, Knipe and Howley's Fields Virology, Fourth Edition, plus new information on pegylated interferons/ribavirin combination therapy for hepatitis C. Written by recognized leaders in the field, Viral Hepatitis covers both basic virology and clinical management and addresses the central concerns of hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and researchers in this critical area of hepatology. Coverage encompasses all types of hepatitis virus--hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E--and all aspects including virology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment/management, epidemiology, and prevention/control.

Table of Contents

Contributing Authors	vii
Foreword	ix
Preface	xi
Hepatitis A Virus	1	(42)
F. Blaine Hollinger
Suzanne U. Emerson
Hepatitis E. Virus	43	(12)
Robert H. Purcell
Suzanne U. Emerson
Hepadnaviridae: The Viruses and Their Replication	55	(48)
Donald E. Ganem
Robert J. Schneider
Hepatitis B Virus	103	(66)
F. Blaine Hollinger
T. Jake Liang
Hepatitis Delta Virus	169	(14)
John L. Gerin
John L. Casey
Robert H. Purcell
Hepatitis C Viruses	183	(38)
Marian E. Major
Barbara Rehermann
Stephen M. Feinstone
Subject Index	221