Hepatitis C : Epidemiology, Prevention and Elimination : Volume 1

Hepatitis C : Epidemiology, Prevention and Elimination : Volume 1 edited by Angelos Hatzakis - First edition 2021 - 1 recurso en línea (VI, 270 páginas) 45 ilustraciones, 38 ilustraciones a color - Biomedical and Life Sciences (SpringerNature-11642) Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0) (SpringerNature-43708) .

Introduction -- Historical Aspects -- Virology -- HCV Genotypes and HCV Evolution -- Pathogenesis and Histopathology -- Laboratory Diagnosis -- Epidemiology -- Transmission -- PWIDs and other key populations -- Natural history -- Modeling of natural history -- Surveillance -- Burden of disease -- Molecular epidemiology -- Prevention -- Health Care Associated Hepatitis -- Harm reduction in PWIDs -- Sexually, vertical and unusual ways of transmission -- Secondary prevention and screening -- Treatment-as-Prevention.

This volume focuses on epidemiology, genetic diversity and global distribution of Hepatitis C, as well as laboratory diagnosis. Furthermore, the book explores the natural history of the virus and discusses international elimination strategies. The two volume work on Hepatitis C introduces to the topic by reviewing virology, diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention and elimination of HCV. The book provides a valuable source at full length for researchers and clinicians working on Hepatitis C.

9783030646493

10.1007/978-3-030-64649-3 doi


Hepatitis víricas

RC848.H425 / 2021 EB