1. Vital functions performed by the liver.

2. Groups of people at high risk for infection with hepatitis viruses

3. Major characteristics and transmission routes of five types of viral hepatitis.

4. Common signs and symptoms of different types of viral hepatitis, and prognoses for these diseases.

5. Preventive measures against each type of viral hepatitis.

6. Patient counseling procedures for specific types of viral hepatitis.

7. Hepatitis-related serologic markers and diagnostic tests for these markers.

8. Current treatments for viral hepatitis, and new treatments under development.

You can order Hepatitis Viruses, 8th Edition now or read the table of contents, author bio, course objectives, or an excerpt from the book.