Viral Hepatitis

Born from 1945 to 1965? Americans Born During These Years Have the Highest Rates of Hepatitis C.

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 10:25

This poster encourages Americans born between 1945 and 1965 to get tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) because they are at high risk of having the disease.

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Evaluating Liver Test Abnormalities: Understanding the Pathophysiology of Liver Disease

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 10:21

This online course teaches the user how to evaluate abnormal liver chemistries in the context of a broad understanding of the pathophysiology of liver injury. It is designed for providers who are non-liver specialists, particularly mid-level healthcare providers. Participants will learn common differential diagnosis for each pattern of liver injury, to initiate appropriate investigations based on the pattern of liver injury, recognize clinical manifestations of hepatic failure, and identify patients with liver disease who require hospitalization.

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AIDSMEDS Lessons: Hepatitis C

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 10:21

This internet file (web page) provides lessons on co-infection of HIV and hepatitis C. It discusses treatment; responder relapsers, partial responders, and null responders; experimental treatment; preventing cellular infection; viral enzyme target; immune therapies; and prevention. It includes two video clips, one with a hepatitis C patient, who relates her story, and the other with a doctor explains the importance of knowing about HCV for HIV infected individuals.

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Vacxin Viêm gan B: Nh?ng di?u c?n bi?t

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 10:17

This information sheet discusses the hepatitis B vaccine. It presents statistics on the incidence of hepatitis B in the United States and describes the hepatitis B virus (HBV) and its effect on the liver, the symptoms, the difference between acute (short-term) illness and chronic (long-term) infection, transmission, and prevention.

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The ABCs of Hepatitis

Submitted by NPIN admin in on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 10:17

This information sheet presents facts about viral hepatitis in tabular format. It discusses hepatitis A, B, and C. It lists statistics; routes of transmission; persons at risk; incubation period; symptoms of acute infection; the likelihood of symptomatic acute infection; the potential for chronic infection; the severity; serologic tests for acute and chronic infection; screening recommendations for chronic infection; treatment; vaccination recommendations and schedule, if any; and testing recommendations.

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