Case Challenge

A 28-Year-Old Physician With HBeAg-Positive Disease

Source: Altering the Progression of Chronic Hepatitis B: Evidence and Urgency

A 28-Year-Old Physician With HBeAg-Positive Disease


Program Director: Emmet B. Keeffe, MD, MACP

Faculty:

  • Raymond T. Chung, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 09/12/05

Expiration Date: 09/11/06


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 1.1 Nursing CE credits

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Evaluate the guidelines for instituting therapy in patients with HBV disease

  • Discuss the considerations for individualizing therapy, taking into account renal function, pregnancy, and other concerns

  • Review the approach to a patient who develops resistance to HBV therapy


A 28-Year-Old Physician With HBeAg-Positive Disease
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