Case Challenge

A 35-year-old Asian man with previously untreated HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B infection

Source: A New Era for Treatment: Advanced Issues in the Long-Term Management of Chronic HBV

A 35-year-old Asian man with previously untreated HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B infection


CME Program Director: Ira M. Jacobson, MD

Faculty:

  • Robert G. Gish, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 01/04/06

Expiration Date: 01/03/07


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 the various therapeutic options for patients with HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B.
  • Recount data regarding the treatment goals in HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B, and the role of viral suppression in treating the disease.
  • Describe results evaluating the management of complications associated with HBV infection

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.
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