Module

Epidemiology and Natural History of HBV Infection

Source: Hepatitis Annual Update 2007

Epidemiology and Natural History of HBV Infection

Faculty:

Paul Martin, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: July 30, 2007

Expiration Date: July 29, 2008

Physicians: maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Registered Nurses: 1.0 Nursing contact hour

Pharmacists: 1.0 contact hour (0.1 CEUs)

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Learning Objectives

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

Describe the global patterns of HBV infection and transmission
Discuss the natural history of chronic HBV infection, including the phases of vertical and horizontal transmission
Outline what predicts the progression of chronic HBV infection
Describe the significance of ALT in HBV disease

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Global Patterns of HBV Infection
Patterns of HBV Transmission
Natural History of Chronic HBV Infection
Predictors of Disease Progression in Chronic HBV Infection
Significance of ALT in HBV Disease
Future Directions and Unanswered Questions in HBV Epidemiology and Natural History
Summary: Implications for Clinical Practice

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