Module

Natural History, Diagnostics, and Clinical Profiles of Persons With Chronic Hepatitis B

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2004

Natural History, Diagnostics, and Clinical Profiles of Persons With Chronic Hepatitis B


Program Director: John P. Phair, MD

Faculty:

  • Norah Terrault, MD, MPH

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:

  • Discuss diagnostic methods and laboratory testing for hepatitis B, including the role of HBV DNA testing and genotyping

  • Describe the natural history of hepatitis B

  • Recognize clinical patterns of hepatitis B, including inactive carriers, HBeAg+ (with low vs high HBV DNA replication), and anti-HBe


Content includes:

  • Natural History of Chronic HBV Infection
  • HIV Coinfection
  • Benefits of Antiviral Therapy
  • High Viral Load
  • HBeAg—Cases on Rise
  • Virologic Assays—HBV DNA Tests and Beyond
  • Virologic Assays: What's New
  • HBV Genotypes
  • HBV Clinical Profiles—Whom to Treat
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