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Living With Hepatitis C For Dummies

By Nina L. Paul

Book information

Year
2005
ISBN
0764576208, 9780764576201, 9780471751014
Open Library ID
OL23055099M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (2743842 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
312\314
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

A comprehensive, empathetic guide for anyone suffering from this serious liver diseaseApproximately 4 million Americans and 170 million people worldwide suffer from hepatitis C, a viral liver disease that is treatable but not curable. It accounts for more than 40 percent of U.S. liver disease deaths-about 8,000 to 10,000 people annually-and is the most common reason for liver transplantation. This compassionate guide explains how hepatitis C affects the liver and the body and provides solid advice on today's treatment options-from drugs (and their side effects) to transplants and alternative therapies-as well as tips on dealing with the emotional and financial burdens the disease brings with it.Nina L Paul, PhD (New York, NY) earned her doctorate in infectious disease epidemiology and immunology from Yale University. She has researched viruses (human immunodeficiency virus and others) and the immune system.

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