The 4th edition of Viral Hepatitis coverscomprehensively the entire complex field of infections caused byall of the different hepatitis viruses, which affect many millionsof people throughout the world with considerable morbidity andmortality. Howard Thomas and Arie Zuckerman are joined by Anna Lok from theUSA and Stephen Locarnini from Australia as Editors. Theyhave recruited leading researchers and physicians from manycountries, who have produced an authoritative account of currentknowledge and research on this important infection, including newinsights into immune response to HBV and HCV. The result is a comprehensive account on all aspects of viralhepatitis, including rapid advances in the diagnosis, management,treatment and prevention of a complex infection, which in the caseof hepatitis B, C and D may lead to severe complications includingchronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The latest edition of Viral Hepatitis offers an essentialresource of current information for hepatologists,gastroenterologists, infectious diseases specialists and otherclinicians, researchers, public health physicians and National andInternational Health Authorities.