Viral Hepatitis Pathophysiology Prevention And Control

Author : Mei-Hwei Chang
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 981130050X
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Viral Hepatitis in Children written by Mei-Hwei Chang and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is aimed to emphasize the rationale and importance of prevention and management of viral hepatitis in children, providing cutting edge knowledge. Viral hepatitis is a major health problem in the world. Although most complications of viral hepatitis are observed in adults, primary infection with hepatitis viruses often occurs during infancy or childhood. To better control viral hepatitis, prevention and therapy if possible should be started in childhood. This book offers updated and unique information about viral hepatitis in children, which has vitally important impact on global disease outcome and control, yet not discussed as frequently as viral hepatitis in adults in previous medical literature. Better prevention and management strategies are covered, starting from infancy and childhood, and even earlier during fetal life. It will be very helpful for better control of viral hepatitis both for daily practice and for developing future strategies and directions. If we can successfully control viral hepatitis in children, there will be very little remaining chronic hepatitis and related complications such as liver cirrhosis or hepatoma in adults. We hope readers, including medical students, researchers, pediatricians, family medicine physicians, infectious disease personnel, public health workers, gastroenterologists, hepatologists and parents of children with chronic hepatitis, will be benefited by reading this book.

Author : Howard C. Thomas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111863733X
Total Pages : 645 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Viral Hepatitis written by Howard C. Thomas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-22 with total page 645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 4th edition of Viral Hepatitis covers comprehensively the entire complex field of infections caused by all of the different hepatitis viruses, which affect many millions of people throughout the world with considerable morbidity and mortality. Howard Thomas and Arie Zuckerman are joined by Anna Lok from the USA and Stephen Locarnini from Australia as Editors. They have recruited leading researchers and physicians from many countries, who have produced an authoritative account of current knowledge and research on this important infection, including new insights into immune response to HBV and HCV. The result is a comprehensive account on all aspects of viral hepatitis, including rapid advances in the diagnosis, management, treatment and prevention of a complex infection, which in the case of hepatitis B, C and D may lead to severe complications including chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The latest edition of Viral Hepatitis offers an essential resource of current information for hepatologists, gastroenterologists, infectious diseases specialists and other clinicians, researchers, public health physicians and National and International Health Authorities.

Author : Milan Surjit
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889714950
Total Pages : 108 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Viral Hepatitis: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Control written by Milan Surjit and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-10-14 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Maureen M. Jonas
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1607613735
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Viral Hepatitis in Children written by Maureen M. Jonas and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acute and chronic viral hepatitis infections are serious public health threats around the world. The different infections have different epidemiology and natural his- ries, and children play important roles in each of these. For example, children are important reservoirs for acute hepatitis A, childhood infections are responsible for most of the global morbidity associated with chronic hepatitis B, and perinatal transmission of hepatitis C continues to occur, even as the overall incidence of new infections wanes. Some non-A through E viral hepatitis infections are seen p- dominantly in infants and young children, while others have specific implications for this population. Therapeutic options for children with chronic viral hepatitis are limited when compared to those available for adults, especially for hepatitis B, and considerations given to long-term therapy have dramatic implications when dealing with the long life expectancy of these young patients. With these issues in mind, this unique volume has been created to address the special considerations regarding viral hepatitis in children. It includes the latest information and recommendations specifically directed at the pediatric population, and highlights the knowledge gaps which will need to be filled to improve our understanding of these infections and treatment of this special group. Experienced practitioners from around the world have contributed these reviews, incorporating the latest studies, the current recommendations, and the distinctive pediatric issues that shape clinical care, and will determine the research agenda for this field going forward.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Viral Hepatitis written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Elizabeth Ann Fagan
Publisher : Springer Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9780387916200
Total Pages : 311 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Viral Hepatitis written by Elizabeth Ann Fagan and published by Springer Verlag. This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diagnosis & management of all forms of viral hepatitis relies increasingly on the application of molecular techniques for the detection of viruses & interpretation of their significance & limitations in clinical practice. This book bridges the gap between the clinical & molecular aspects of viral hepatitis. It provides a practical guide to the use & application of molecular virology in clinical practice & also the complementary scientific rationale behind managing & treating patients with viral hepatitis. Coverage includes: Epidemiology & molecular biology of hepatitis A, B, C, D & E viruses; Clinical aspects of viral hepatitis; Diagnostic approaches & limitations; Prevention & management of viral hepatitis; Acute liver failure; Organ transplantation; Viral hepatitis in pregnancy & pediatric practice; Viral hepatitis in the immunocompromised host with HIV infection & AIDS. Viral Hepatitis is written for newcomers to the field from healthcare & scientific backgrounds including medical students, residents & trainees in clinical research as well as research scientists in pharmaceutical & allied industries.

Author : Joseph M. Colacino
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9783764359560
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hepatitis Prevention and Treatment written by Joseph M. Colacino and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2004-10-25 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic viral hepatitis has emerged as one of the most common causes of disease and death worldwide. Because of their unique modes of replication and intimate association with the host immune system, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) pose challenging problems to scientists in basic and applied research as well as to clinicians engaged in disease management. Although approved antiviral therapy is available for chronic HBV, the emergence of viral resistance provides a rationale for the development of novel chemotherapeutic agents. The lack of a robust cell culture system for HCV replication and a readily accessible small-animal model of HCV infection have hampered the development of antiviral agents for HCV. Neverthe-less, new antiviral agents targeting HCV are now in preclinical and clinical development. This monograph, providing an up-to-date overview of the field of Hepatitis Prevention and Treatment, includes contributions from internationally recognized experts in the field of viral hepatitis, and covers the current state of knowledge and practice regarding the molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology and clinical aspects of chronic HBV and HCV infection. The volume includes salient topics such as: the history and epidemiology of HBV and HCV; recent insights into the molecular mechanisms of viral replication; the host immune response to infection and a discussion of the use (HBV) or potential development (HCV) of vaccines; the current standard of care for chronically-infected patients; and emerging therapies and issues associated with current antiviral treatments. The latest information to researchers and clinicians actively engaged in viral hepatitis research is provided, but also sufficient background and discussion of the literature to benefit the newcomer to the field.

Author : Kirti Shetty
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592591043
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Chronic Viral Hepatitis written by Kirti Shetty and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2001-09-07 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Leading scientists, clinicians, and clinical investigators comprehensively review the epidemiology, molecular virology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of chronic hepatitis caused by the B and C viruses. The discussion of patient management includes contributions on developing novel therapeutics, supporting patients during therapy, alternative treatments, the use of drugs in chronic viral hepatitis, liver transplantation, and pregnancy in chronic viral hepatitis. Attention is also given to the treatment of patients with concomitant autoimmune disorders, the management of HIV co-infection, and the management of HBV/HCV co-infection.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309146283
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hepatitis and Liver Cancer written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2010-05-23 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global epidemic of hepatitis B and C is a serious public health problem. Hepatitis B and C are the major causes of chronic liver disease and liver cancer in the world. In the next 10 years, 150,000 people in the United States will die from liver disease or liver cancer associated with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. Today, between 800,000 and 1.4 million people in the United States have chronic hepatitis B and between 2.7 and 3.9 million have chronic hepatitis C. People most at risk for hepatitis B and C often are the least likely to have access to medical services. Reducing the rates of illness and death associated with these diseases will require greater awareness and knowledge among health care workers, improved identification of at-risk people, and improved access to medical care. Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable disease. Although federal public health officials recommend that all newborns, children, and at-risk adults receive the vaccine, about 46,000 new acute cases of the HBV infection emerge each year, including 1,000 in infants who acquire the infection during birth from their HBV-positive mothers. Unfortunately, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C, which is transmitted by direct exposure to infectious blood. Hepatitis and Liver Cancer identifies missed opportunities related to the prevention and control of HBV and HCV infections. The book presents ways to reduce the numbers of new HBV and HCV infections and the morbidity and mortality related to chronic viral hepatitis. It identifies priorities for research, policy, and action geared toward federal, state, and local public health officials, stakeholder, and advocacy groups and professional organizations.

Author : R.F. Schinazi
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 9780444509864
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Frontiers in Viral Hepatitis written by R.F. Schinazi and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2003-12-12 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting-edge collection of reviews and articles on HBV and HCV, as well as new emerging hepatitis viruses. Subjects include regulatory issues, epidemiology, emerging viruses, immunology, vaccines, pediatric HBV and HCV, genetics, pathology, viral diagnosis, cell systems, animal models, drug discovery and development, and prevention and treatment options for hepatocellular carcinoma. Book jacket.