
Robert S. Brown, Jr., MD, MPH, discusses management of patients infected with drug-resistant strains of hepatitis B.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss clinical data on resistance to the antiviral drugs currently approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B
- Review the mutations that are associated with reduced HBV susceptibility to antiviral drugs
- Describe strategies for preventing the development of drug-resistant strains of HBV
- Explain strategies for treating patients with drug-resistant strains of HBV