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HBV is viral infection that can cause acute infection and can progress to chronic disease and complications such as cirrhosis and cancer. Treatment of HBV depends on the individuals serological patterns. HBV is a vaccine preventable disease.
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American Association For The Study of Liver Diseases
Guidelines for management of chronic hepatitis B infection
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Hepatitis B.docxTest Your Knowledge
Test Your Knowledge
True or false: Hepatitis B infection is vaccine preventable?
a) True
b) False
Interpret the following serology: HBsAg (-), total anti-HBc (-), IgM anti-HBc (-), anti-HBs (+).
a) Patient has never been exposed to HBV
b) Patient is immune due to vaccination
c) Patient is acutely infected with HBV
d) Patient is chronically infected with HBV
Based on the following results, what phase of HBV infection is the patient in?
HBeAg = positive
HBsAg= high
HBeAg = positive
HBV DNA = 10^6 IU/mL
ALT = elevated
Liver disease = severe
a) Phase 1
b) Phase 2
c) Phase 3
d) Phase 4
Which of the following is NOT a goal of therapy for hepatitis B?
a) Prevent spread of infection
b) Prevent reactivation of HBV infection
c) Cure HBV infection
d) Prevent progression to cirrhosis
Which of the following patients would you NOT treat for hepatitis B?
a) HBeAg positive with DNA = 2,000, ALT WNL, and cirrhosis
b) HBeAg negative with DNA = 10,000, ALT 3X ULN and no cirrhosis
c) HBeAg positive with DNA = 10,000, ALT 3X ULN and no cirrhosis
d) HBeAg positive with DNA = 1,000, ALT WNL and cirrhosis
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Answer Key
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