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OverviewHepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a problem of global health importance and represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality world-wide. HBV can be transmitted parenterally, sexually and perinatally. Despite progress on prophylaxis, diagnostic and treatment of HBV infection, it remains one of the major causes of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. This book presents a compilation of current research including such topics as Hepatitis B and dialysis; Hepatitis B virus infection among middle school students in South Brazil; genotyping and management of chronic Hepatitis B; the risk assessment for Hepatitis B infection and its role in hepatocellular carcinoma; and silencing Hepatitis B virus replication with antiviral Pri-Mir shuttles generated from liver-specific Pol II promoters. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jeffrey T Cox , Dedrick I OwenPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.402kg ISBN: 9781620818466ISBN 10: 1620818469 Pages: 188 Publication Date: 16 January 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Professional & Vocational , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Available To Order ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface; Chemo- & Immunotherapeutic Approaches for the Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Infection; Hepatitis B & Dialysis; Management of Chronic Hepatitis B; Hepatitis B Virus Infection among Middle School Students in South Brazil: Epidemiology & Vaccination; Challenges in Risk Assessment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Example of Hepatitis B Virus Infection; Silencing Hepatitis B Virus Replication with Antiviral Pri-Mir Shuttles Generated from Liver-Specific Pol II Promoters; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |