Hepatitis B and C: Diagnosis and Treatment

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The medical condition associated with the inflammation of the liver is called hepatitis. It is caused by viruses. Viral hepatitis is mainly classified into five types, namely, hepatitis A, B, C, D and E. Both hepatitis B and C are generally spread via infected blood. The common symptoms of hepatitis B include vomiting, tiredness, abdominal pain, yellowish skin and dark urine. Assays and PCR tests are used for its diagnosis. Treatment methods include the intake of antiviral medications and interferon treatment. On the other hand, fever, abdominal pain and jaundice are common in patients suffering from hepatitis C. Diagnostic methods include HCV antibody enzyme immunoassay, blood testing and liver biopsies. Use of acetaminophen is helpful in treating it. The topics included in this book on the diagnosis and treatment of hepatitis B and C are of utmost significance and bound to provide incredible insights to readers. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. This book is a complete source of knowledge on the present status of this medical condition.