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XI, 82 p. 19 illus. in color. online resource.
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.
Introduction -- The HCV particle and its lifecycle -- Clinical features -- Pathophysiology -- Diagnosis -- Management of HCV infection -- Future challenges.
edited by Nicolas Goossens, Sophie Clément, Francesco Negro.