Volume 2, Issue 5: Occult Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Overview

e-Viral Hepatitis Review is a monthly CE series for nurses, nurse practitioners, and others involved in the care of patients with viral hepatitis. It provides updates on the latest research, best practices, and issues currently under debate, as well as a concise review of relevant journal literature.

(Volume 2, Issue 5)

 

Target Audience

Nurses and health care professionals involved in the care of patients with viral hepatitis.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:    

  • Describe the testing criteria used for occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

  • Discuss the relationship between occult HBV infection and hepatocellular carcinoma.

  • Identify issues encountered in managing occult HBV infection in the chemotherapy and immunosuppression setting.

Additional information
Contact email: 
ijhn@jhmi.edu
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ANCC
Course opens: 
04/24/2012
Course expires: 
04/23/2014
Cost:
$0.00

Faculty

Kenneth E. Sherman, MD, PhD
Gould Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Digestive Diseases
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Cincinnati, Ohio

Accreditation

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ANCC

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Price

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