This volume contains the six viral hepatitis chapters from the definitive virology reference, Knipe and Howley's Fields Virology, Fourth Edition, plus new information on pegylated interferons/ribavirin combination therapy for hepatitis C. Written by recognized leaders in the field, Viral Hepatitis covers both basic virology and clinical management and addresses the central concerns of hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and researchers in this critical area of hepatology. Coverage encompasses all types of hepatitis virus--hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E--and all aspects including virology, pathogenesis, pathology, clinical features, diagnosis, treatment/management, epidemiology, and prevention/control.