Author : Alan Hecht
Publisher : Chelsea House Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (872 download)
Book Synopsis Hepatitis, Third Edition by : Alan Hecht
Download or read book Hepatitis, Third Edition written by Alan Hecht and published by Chelsea House Publications. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver, but it also refers to a group of viral infections that affect the liver. There are several types of viral hepatitis, but the most common are A, B, and C. Viral hepatitis is spread through contact with infected blood, bodily fluids, or feces, though it may also result from alcohol and drug use or from other diseases. Acute hepatitis refers to the initial infection and can be mild or severe; chronic hepatitis refers to a serious condition in which the infection lasts six months or longer. Currently, vaccines are available for the prevention of hepatitis A and B viruses. This third edition of Hepatitis delves into the history, causes, and current treatments for this disease, giving valuable and up-to-date information to student researchers. Chapters include: Introduction to Hepatitis The Phases of Hepatitis Looking at the Liver Inflammation and Immune Response Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C.