Viral Hepatitis

There has been an explosion in both the incidence and medical knowledge of viral hepatitis in the last two decades. Viral Hepatitis represented the first comprehensive reference book on viral hepatitis. this third edition - new to Blackwell Publishing - has been completely revised and updated to address the recent advances in diagnosis and treatment. The editors have been joined by Professor Stanley Lemon from the University of Texas providing a truly global perspective, collating the latest thinking from the leading international researchers and clinicians in the field. New chapters include: Biology of liver stem cells and liver regeneration Basic hepatic immunology and molecular virology of hepatitis A, B, C, D and E Host immune response Hepatitis E as a zoonosis and the latest results of the hepattitis E vaccine trial Aimed primarily at hepatologists, but also gastroenterologists and viralogists, Viral Hepatitis remains the reference text for all healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis, treatment and research of this disease.Thomas, Howard is the author of 'Viral Hepatitis', published 2005 under ISBN 9781405130059 and ISBN 1405130059.