Hepatitis viruses of man:
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Main Author: Zuckerman, Arie J. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: London Academic Press 1979
Series:Experimental virology
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Online Access:FAW01
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [227]-260) and index
Hepatitis Viruses of Man covers the advances and developments in the study of viral hepatitis. The book discusses the history, epidemiology, and clinical features of viral hepatitis; the nomenclature and morphology of hepatitis viruses and their antigens; and the pathology of the liver in acute viral hepatitis. The text also describes the biochemical and biophysical properties of hepatitis B surface antigen; the nature and immunopathogenesis of hepatitis B; and the laboratory tests for hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody and hepatitis B core antigen and antibody. The carrier state; maternal transmission of hepatitis B and neonatal infection; and Hepatitis B virus and primary liver cancer are also considered. The book further tackles the laboratory tests for hepatitis A and the nature of the virus; immunization against hepatitis; and interferon and antiviral therapy in chronic hepatitis B infection. Microbiologists, pathologists, and medical doctors will find the book useful
Physical Description:vi, 269 p.
ISBN:9780127821504
0127821503

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