Treatment of Hepatitis C Infection

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Treatment of Hepatitis C
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Lesson 5. Treatment of Acute HCV Infection

Treatment of Hepatitis C

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Treatment of Acute HCV Infection Overview

About this Lesson

Last Updated: October 5th, 2023

CNE/CME Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
  • 1 CNE contact hour and 1 CE contact hour (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: July 1st, 2015
CNE and CME Review: November 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: October 31st, 2026 (4th Edition)

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4th Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Treatment of Acute HCV Infection and available until October 31st, 2023.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss HCV epidemiologic features of acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the United States
  • Explain spontaneous HCV clearance after acute infection and its impact on treatment strategies
  • Formulate an approach to evaluate and treat persons with acute HCV infection
  • Describe timing for initiating treatment of persons with acute HCV infection
  • Summarize recommendations for treatment regimens for persons with acute HCV infection

Lesson Contributors

Authors

Maria A. Corcorran, MD, MPH
Maria A. Corcorran, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Reviewers

H. Nina Kim, MD, MSc
H. Nina Kim, MD, MSc
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Lesson Plan

1Topic 1 Background

2Topic 2 Spontaneous Clearance of HCV Following Acute Infection

3Topic 3 Comprehensive Clinical Care during Workup for Acute HCV

4Topic 4 Acute HCV Treatment Data

5Topic 5 AASLD-IDSA Guidance for Management of Acute HCV

6Topic 6 Summary Points

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