Handbook of Hepatitis C
Author | : Nicolas Goossens |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 91 |
Release | : 2016-05-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783319280530 |
ISBN-13 | : 3319280538 |
Rating | : 4/5 (538 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook of Hepatitis C written by Nicolas Goossens and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-25 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.