Written by three eminent health experts and geared particularly to the Latino community, this book is a complete sourcebook on Hepatitis C--a disease of the liver that, if treated early, can be cured or controlled, but if ignored, is often incurable. Authoritative, compassionate, and easy to understand, this book begins with a description of the liver and its functions, then goes on to detail the facts about Hepatitis C, its causes, and its symptoms. Step-by-step information on what diagnostic tests can be expected at a health care facility, in-depth explanations of the latest treatment options such as the new combination Interferon-Ribavirin treatments, and comprehensive facts on liver transplants complete the book"s discussion of both diagnosis and treatment. Escrito por tres expertos de salud, y guiado hacia la comunidad Latina, este libro es un manual completo de Hepatitis C--una enfermedad del higado que, si es tratada tempranamente, puede ser curada o controlada, pero si es ignorada, puede ser incurable. Con autoridad, compasion y sencillez este libro empieza con una descripcion del higado y sus funciones, continuando con detalles especificos sobre Hepatitis C y sus causas y sintomas. Informacion sobre los examenes diagnosticos del hospital, explicaciones de los tratamientos mas corrientes--incluso la nueva combinacion Interferon-Ribavirin--y hechos comprensivos de los trasplantes de higado estan presentados en este discurso completo del diagnostico y tratamiento de Hepatitis C.