Hepatitis C

Rapid and profound changes are taking place in the field of hepatitis C therapeutics. More than ever these changes necessitate a current clinically pertinent review of the broader scope of hepatitis C including its epidemiology diagnosis natural history and clinical features. This handbook provides that concise survey of the field. Acute and chronic hepatitis C are addressed as are important new treatment options for hepatitis C management of side effects and a convenient summary of clinical trials on the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. Part of the Oxford American Infectious Disease Library this evidence-based clinical resource will appeal to clinicians directly involved in the care of patients with hepatitis C.