This book presents up-to-date practically oriented information on major topics in chronic
hepatitis B. The coverage encompasses epidemiology diagnosis including molecular methods
treatment and challenges and the management of co-infections. Readers will also find guidance
on the invasive and non-invasive assessment of fibrosis in HBV infection and the prevention of
mother-to-child transmission of HBV. Management of chronic hepatitis B in children is
considered separately and emerging drugs that hold promise for the treatment of chronic HBV
infection are discussed. Chronic Hepatitis B 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.
