New Management Strategies for HCV Nonresponders and Relapsers

Faculty:

Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD

Learning Objectives

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

• Specify standard definitions of response and nonresponse to hepatitis C virus therapy
• Discuss factors associated with nonresponse to hepatitis C virus therapy
• Report criteria that may help to identify nonresponders who are good candidates for retreatment
• Summarize data from studies of different retreatment strategies
• Describe appropriate virologic goals of therapy for nonresponders undergoing retreatment

Topics covered include:

• New Management Strategies for HCV Nonresponders and Relapsers