Module

Immunopathogenesis of Acute Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2004

Immunopathogenesis of Acute Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C


Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:

  • Barbara Rehermann, MD

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:

  • Describe the host immune response to viral infection

  • Distinguish innate and adaptive responses to hepatitis B and C virus

  • Review the effect of host genetic factors on the variability of disease


Content includes:

  • Host Immune Response in HBV and HCV Infection
  • The Liver as the Site of Antiviral Immune Response: Key Points
  • Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses to HBV
  • Innate and Adaptive Immune Responses to HCV
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