This book presents up-to-date practically oriented information on major topics in chronic
hepatitis C. The coverage encompasses epidemiology diagnosis including molecular methods
treatment and challenges and the management of co-infections. Readers will find guidance on
pretherapeutic evaluation with respect to disease severity and extrahepatic manifestations.
Resistance to antiviral treatment and its management are discussed and the nature of optimal
follow-up is addressed in detail. Treatment of HCV HIV co-infection is considered separately
and the approach in special patient populations is thoroughly examined. Chronic Hepatitis C
will be of high value for general practitioners and specialists in gastroenterology infectious
diseases and internal medicine. It will be international in scope in terms of both authorship
and appeal.
