Viral Hepatitis - 2nd Edition | ||
This unit provides a broad range of new and updated information about
the biology, natural history, and prevention of the five etiologic
forms of viral hepatitis. It includes 40 new slides and 22 revised slides.
Legends have been revised, where appropriate, and new references have been
cited. New information is presented on Hepatitis C and Hepatitis E, the treatment
of chronic viral hepatitis, and the use of liver transplantation in the
management of fulminant hepatitis. The virologic and serologic features
of the known clinical sequelae, and current recommendations for immunoprophylaxis
and other strategies for prevention are presented. The histopathologic lesions
of acute viral hepatitis, fulminant hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, and hepatocellular
carcinoma are illustrated with photomicrographs.
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