Module

Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Special Populations

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2007

Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Special Populations


Faculty:

Norah Terrault, MD, MPH
  • Norah Terrault, MD, MPH

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 08/13/07

Expiration Date: 08/12/08


Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing CE credit

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

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Learning Objectives

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

  • Discuss the management of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in pregnancy
  • Summarize management of HBV in patients undergoing chemotherapy or treatment with monoclonal antibody therapies
  • Describe the interaction of HBV and HIV and implications for therapy

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction
  • HBV Therapy in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy
  • Treatment of HBV Infection in Pregnancy
  • HBV Management in HIV-Coinfected Patients
  • Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice
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