Handbook of Hepatitis C

This book is a concise and up-to-date review of the clinical features, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with hepatitis C. Busy health care professionals who want a quick review of hepatitis C and new developments in treatment for hepatitis C will benefit from this succinct guide.Hepatitis C virus primarily infects liver cells and can lead to chronic damage to the liver. Patients with hepatitis C infection often develop liver sequelae such as fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma if left untreated. It is estimated that 150 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C virus, and if eradication is to be achieved it is imperative to diagnose and treat such individuals.

• | Author: Nicolas Goossens
• | Publisher: Adis
• | Publication Date: Jun 02, 2016
• | Number of Pages: 82 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 3319280511
• | ISBN-13: 9783319280516