This book is a concise and up-to-date review of the clinical features,
pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with hepatitis C.
Busy health care professionals who want a quick review of hepatitis C
and new developments in treatment for hepatitis C will benefit from this
succinct guide.
Hepatitis C virus primarily infects liver cells and can lead to chronic
damage to the liver. Patients with hepatitis C infection often develop
liver sequelae such as fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma
if left untreated. It is estimated that 150 million people worldwide are
infected with hepatitis C virus, and if eradication is to be achieved it
is imperative to diagnose and treat such individuals.