Hepatitis, Third Edition

Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver, but it also refers toa 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 refersto a serious condition in which the infectionlasts six months or longer. Currently, vaccines are available for the prevention ofhepatitis A and B viruses. This third edition ofHepatitisdelves into the history, causes, and current treatments for this disease, giving valuable and up-to-date information to student researchers.Chapters include:Introduction to HepatitisThe Phases of HepatitisLooking at the LiverInflammation and Immune ResponseHepatitis AHepatitis BHepatitis C.