This monograph, providing an up-to-date overview of the field of
Hepatitis Prevention and Treatment, includes contributions from
internationally recognized experts in the field of viral hepatitis, and
covers the current state of knowledge and practice regarding the
molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry, pharmacology and clinical
aspects of chronic HBV and HCV infection. The volume includes salient
topics such as: the history and epidemiology of HBV and HCV; recent
insights into the molecular mechanisms of viral replication; the host
immune response to infection and a discussion of the use (HBV) or
potential development (HCV) of vaccines; the current standard of care
for chronically-infected patients; and emerging therapies and issues
associated with current antiviral treatments. The latest information to
researchers and clinicians actively engaged in viral hepatitis research
is provided, but also sufficient background and discussion of the
literature to benefit the newcomer to the field.