Case Challenge

A 42-year-old White Man With Chronic Hepatitis B and a Worried Wife

Source: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Chronic Care Options for Hepatitis B

A 42-year-old White Man With Chronic Hepatitis B and a Worried Wife


CME Program Director: Patrick J. Lynch, MD

Program Director: Eugene R. Schiff, MD, MACP, FRCP, MACG

Faculty:

David L. Thomas, MD, MPH
  • David L. Thomas, MD, MPH

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 08/11/05

Expiration Date: 08/10/06


Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Begin the Case Challenge

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe the approach to a stable sexual partner and household contacts of a patient with chronic hepatitis B.

  • Evaluate the various treatment options for a chronic hepatitis B patient with fibrosis or cirrhosis.

  • Discuss the management considerations for a chronic hepatitis B patient with depression.


Consider appropriate clinical management choices for both an infected patient and his immediate family.

 
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