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Hepatitis C: Epidemiology, Prevention and Elimination

Volume 1

  • Broadens the understanding of Hepatitis C virus and disease
  • Provides the first extensive review on the epidemiology and prevention of HCV
  • Explores topics in basic research as well as clinical practice

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
  2. HCV Virology

    • Eve-Isabelle Pécheur, Fabien Zoulim, Birke Bartosch
    Pages 1-44
  3. Hepatitis C Virus Origin

    • Timokratis Karamitros, Dimitrios Paraskevis, Gkikas Magiorkinis
    Pages 45-53
  4. Classification, Genetic Diversity and Global Distribution of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Genotypes and Subtypes

    • Dimitrios Paraskevis, Evangelia Georgia Kostaki, Anna Kramvis, Gkikas Magiorkinis
    Pages 55-69
  5. Laboratory Diagnosis

    • Anna Maria Geretti, Mark Atkins, Eleni Nastouli, Daniel Bradshaw
    Pages 71-95
  6. Global HCV Burden

    • Angelos Hatzakis
    Pages 97-108
  7. Epidemiology of Hepatitis C Virus: People Who Inject Drugs and Other Key Populations

    • Lucas Wiessing, Isabelle Giraudon, Erika Duffell, Irene Veldhuijzen, Ruth Zimmermann, Vivian Hope
    Pages 109-149
  8. Natural History of Hepatitis C Infection

    • Elisabetta Degasperi, Massimo Colombo
    Pages 151-174
  9. Hepatitis C Elimination and Advocacy Groups

    • Charles Gore
    Pages 201-211
  10. HCV Elimination in Australia

    • Behzad Hajarizadeh, Marianne Martinello, Gregory J. Dore
    Pages 213-227
  11. Egypt: Towards Successful Elimination of HCV in Low-Income Countries

    • Heba Omar, Tamer Elbaz, Gamal Esmat
    Pages 229-235
  12. National Hepatitis C Elimination Program of Georgia

    • Tengiz Tsertsvadze, David Sergeenko, Amiran Gamkrelidze, Nikoloz Chkhartishvili, Maia Butsashvili, David Metreveli et al.
    Pages 237-245
  13. Micro-elimination: A Key Component of Global Hepatitis C Elimination

    • Jeffrey V. Lazarus, Juan M. Pericàs, Kristina L. Hetherington
    Pages 247-270

About this book

This volume focuses on epidemiology, genetic diversity and global distribution of Hepatitis C, as well as laboratory diagnosis. Furthermore, the book explores the natural history of the virus and discusses international elimination strategies. 

The two volume work on Hepatitis C introduces to the topic by reviewing virology, diagnosis, epidemiology, prevention and elimination of HCV. The book provides a valuable source at full length for researchers and clinicians working on Hepatitis C.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece

    Angelos Hatzakis

About the editor

Prof. Angelos Hatzakis MD, PhD
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School 
Hepatitis B and C Public Policy Association 

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Hepatitis C: Epidemiology, Prevention and Elimination

  • Book Subtitle: Volume 1

  • Editors: Angelos Hatzakis

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64649-3

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64648-6Published: 01 May 2021

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-64651-6Published: 02 May 2022

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-64649-3Published: 30 April 2021

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VI, 270

  • Number of Illustrations: 7 b/w illustrations, 38 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Medical Microbiology, Virology, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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