This volume provides the reader with a detailed overview of the current state-of-the art approach of Hepatitis C management. It reviews the course of action in handling of chronic Hepatitis C patients with various HCV genotypes and treats special cases such as acute hepatitis, transplant and renal patients as well as people who inject drugs.

The two volume work on Hepatitis C introduces to the topic by reviewing virology, diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention, management and elimination of HCV. The book provides a valuable source at full length for researchers and clinicians working on Hepatitis C.

<p>Assessment of liver disease severity

Hepatitis C and autoimmunity
Extrahepatic manifestations
Treatment indications and pretreatment assessment
Available agents - contraindications and potential drug-drug interactions
Current management of patients with HCV genotype 1
Current management of patients with HCV genotype 2
Current management of patients with HCV genotype 3
Current management of patients with HCV genotype 4
Current management of patients with HCV genotype 5 or 6
The role of RAVs in the current management of HCV
Management of patients with HCV decompensated cirrhosis
Management of patients with acute hepatitis C
Management of transplant patients
Management of immune complex-mediated manifestations of HCV
Management of patients with co-infections (HBV, HIV)
Management of patients under hemodialysis.-Management of active drug addicts or patients on maintenance substitution
Management of patients with hemoglobinopathies or bleeding disorders
Follow-up during and after treatment.</p>