| Description |
xi, 324 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Hepatitis C: an introduction to concepts and issues -- 2. HCV and other human hepatitis viruses -- 3. Acute HCV infection: the point of contact -- 4. Diagnosis of hepatitis C -- 5. Chronic hepatitis C -- 6. Good health messages for people with hepatitis C -- 7. Antiviral treatment of chronic hepatitis C -- 8. Treatment of chronic hepatitis C: treating the person -- 9. Is there a role for complementary therapies in chronic hepatitis C? -- 10. Prescribing for people with hepatitis C -- 11. Diet and liver disease: is there a liver cleansing diet? -- 12. Chronic hepatitis B -- 13. Other liver disorders: Alcoholic liver disease; NASH; Autoimmune hepatitis; Haemochromatosis; Wilson's disease; Primary biliary cirrhosis; Sclerosing cholangitis; Granulomatous hepatitis; Genetic and metabolic disorders: alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency; Childhood cholestic disorders; Congenital fibrocystic disorders; Extrahepatic portal hypertension; Gilbert's syndrome; Liver abscess; Liver disease in pregnancy; Liver tumours -- 14. The problem of liver cancer -- 15. Liver transplantation, and management of end-stage liver disease |
| Summary |
Contains detailed, up-to-date information about hepatitis C. Written is direct, engaging and plain English, it offers clear explanation of the disease, its prevalence, symptoms, diagnosis and management and other relevant issues |
| Analysis |
Urogenital medicine & hepatology |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Liver -- Diseases.
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Liver -- Diseases -- Prevention.
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Liver -- Diseases -- Treatment.
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Hepatitis C.
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Hepatitis C.
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Liver Diseases.
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Prevention and Control
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Hepatitis C -- therapy.
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Liver Diseases -- prevention & control.
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Hepacivirus.
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Liver Diseases.
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Liver Diseases.
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Hepatitis C.
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Liver Diseases -- prevention & control.
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| ISBN |
0864331576 : |
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