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This book on Transfusion Associated Hepatitis has been prepared by drawing from the expertise of 79 contributors from all over the world who specialize in different fields of medicine. The book provides an updated information on the molecular biology and variability epidemiology serological and nucleic acid based diagnosis of various blood borne TAH viruses. The sections on the magnitude the risk estimates for a nation the clinical spectrum the approach to diagnosis and the management of TAH are prepared with attention to specific details and a multidisciplinary approach. Information on organization of transfusion services and the legal framework for their operation adds a vital and often forgotten dimension to the blood transfusion practise. Recent advances in the management of hepatitis Band C which have substantially improved the outcome of these diseases have been included. It is hoped that this volume would serve as a comprehensive reference manual on various aspects of TAH not only for the laboratory workers clinicians and transfusion medicine personnel but also for the regulatory authorties and policy makers. About the Author Dr. S.K. Sarin : M.D. D.M. Professor and Head Dept. of Gastroenterology G.B. Pant Hospital University of Delhi Delhi India Has been actively working in the field of liver diseases for the past two decades; with special research interest on portal hypertension and chronic liver diseases. Has earlier worked at the University of Yale on Fogarty International Fellowship. Recipient of Dr. Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize in 1996 for his original contributions in liver diseases. Has more than 100 international publications to his credit .Dr. Georg Hess: M.D. Formerly Professor of Internal Medicine University of Johannes Gutenberg Mainz Germany. Currently Medical Director Boehringer Mannheim Lab. Di- agnostics Mannheim Germany. Has about 130 national and international publications. Special interest is in liver diseases including hepatitis and HIV. One of the members of the team who discovered the hepatitis G virus.