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Case Challenge

A 42-year-old man with lamivudine-resistant HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B infection

Source: A New Era for Treatment: Advanced Issues in the Long-Term Management of Chronic HBV

A 42-year-old man with lamivudine-resistant HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B infection


CME Program Director: Ira M. Jacobson, MD

Faculty:

Ira M. Jacobson, MD
  • Ira M. Jacobson, MD

CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: November 14, 2005

Expiration Date: November 13, 2006


Physicians: maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

Status: The activity is not currently available for credit.

Begin the Case Challenge

Learning Objectives

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

  • Describe data regarding the management of patients with drug-resistant HBV.
  • Discuss the various treatment options for patients with HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B.
  • Recount data regarding treatment duration for patients with HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B.

Test your ability to make optimal treatment decisions using patient histories and diagnostic information and see the case unfold according to your choices. Compare your answers with your peers and our expert faculty’s recommendations, and then review the supporting data.
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