Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify causes of nonresponse and relapse to hepatitis C virus (HCV) therapy
- Describe definitions of response during HCV therapy and key time points for monitoring response to treatment
- Discuss diagnosis and management of common adverse effects of HCV therapy and strategies for monitoring patient adherence
- Recall strategies for selecting optimal treatment for patients based on their baseline factors and previous course of therapy
Topics covered include:
- Introduction
- Treatment Response Patterns
- Factors Contributing to Treatment Failure
- Comorbidities as Predictors of Nonresponse
- Other Factors Associated With Nonresponse
- Assessing Factors Related to Nonresponse Before Retreatment
- Retreatment Options in Nonresponders and Relapsers
- Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice