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MMWR: HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men - 21 Cities, United States, 2008

This report describes the results of CDC’s analysis of HIV testing conducted in 21 cities as part of the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) to assess whether MSM were tested as recommended (at least annually) and whether more frequent testing was indicated. Results indicated that of 7,271 MSM interviewed and tested, who had not reported a previous positive HIV test, 61 percent had been tested during the past 12 months. Of these, seven percent had a new, positive HIV test result when tested as part of NHBS.

Hepatitis and Your Liver

This video contains general information on the liver and its function,and how hepatitis affects the liver. The transcript video is included. This video can only be viewed with Windows Media Player version 10 or Real One Player.

Evaluating Liver Test Abnormalities: Understanding the Pathophysiology of Liver Disease

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.

Hepatitis B: Are You At Risk? Information for People from Africa

This information sheet explains hepatitis B for people from Africa. It describes the disease which is caused by hepatitis B virus infection, its transmission, its effect on the body, diagnostic test, and who should be tested. The information sheet also explains why people should be tested, treatment, and where to get more information.

Hepatitis C: Testing Baby Boomers Saves Lives

This information sheet discusses what Hepatitis C is and why baby boomers should get tested for Hepatitis C. It states that an estimated three million adults in the US have Hepatitis C and that baby boomers are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C due to contaminated blood and blood products before widepread screening of blood in 1992 and other precautions were adopted or from injecting drugs.

Interpretation of Results of Tests for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and Further Actions

This information sheet explains to physicians how to interpret HCV test results. It uses a table format to list the HCV result, whether positive or negative, whether an anti-HCV supplemental test is needed, which supplemental test should be used, the interpretation of the supplemental test to determine whether the patient is HCV positive or negative, and the follow-up action to be taken if additional testing or evaluation is needed.