Living With Hepatitis C For Dummies
Author | : Nina L. Paul |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 314 |
Release | : 2011-05-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118069950 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118069951 |
Rating | : 4/5 (951 Downloads) |
Download or read book Living With Hepatitis C For Dummies written by Nina L. Paul and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-05-04 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, empathetic guide for anyone suffering from this serious liver disease Approximately 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.