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Hepatitis B virus

By:

Lai, C. L. (ed)

Contributor(s):

Locarnini, Stephen (ed)

Series: Human virus guides. 1 Publication details: London International Medical Press 2008Edition: 2nd edDescription: 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cmISBN:

1901769143
9781901769142 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

HEPATITIS B

Summary: Includes bibliographical references and index.Summary: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes one of the world's most common infectious diseases. More than 400 million people are thought to be chronically infected with HBV and it is estimated that HBV-associated cirrhosis and primary hepatocellular carcinoma are responsible for 1 to 2 million deaths per year. An understanding of the virus and the prevention and treatment of HBV-associated liver disease is therefore of crucial importance. The second edition presents a clear, up-to-date analysis of HBV, including its molecular biology, epidemiology and transmission, and provides a comprehensive account of the prevention and management of HBV infection.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	QW 170 LAI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		HOM0133

Includes text and illustrations on folded inside covers.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes one of the world's most common infectious diseases. More than 400 million people are thought to be chronically infected with HBV and it is estimated that HBV-associated cirrhosis and primary hepatocellular carcinoma are responsible for 1 to 2 million deaths per year. An understanding of the virus and the prevention and treatment of HBV-associated liver disease is therefore of crucial importance. The second edition presents a clear, up-to-date analysis of HBV, including its molecular biology, epidemiology and transmission, and provides a comprehensive account of the prevention and management of HBV infection.

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