Module

World Epidemiology of Hepatitis C

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2004

World Epidemiology of Hepatitis C


Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:

  • Miriam J. Alter, PhD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/10/04

Expiration Date: 09/09/05


Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  • Review the important modes of transmission of hepatitis C virus for countries with low, moderate, and high endemicity.

  • Define the groups of persons at increased risk for hepatitis C virus infection for whom routine testing should be offered in countries with sufficient resources.

  • Discuss the different geographic patterns of age-specific prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection.


Content includes:

  • Global Burden and Patterns of Infection
  • Risk Factors for Transmission
  • Healthcare-Related Infections
  • Additional Risk Factors
  • Prevention and Control
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