MTP 037
Viral Hepatitis: The ABCs

Clinical questions to be addressed:

Hepatitis A:
In whom is pre- or post-exposure prophylaxis recommended?
Hepatitis B:
Who should be screened? What about those starting chemotherapy or immunosuppression?
How does screening for HCV differ in those with HBV versus other forms of liver disease?
What are the mainstays of therapy given issues of viral resistance?
Hepatitis C:
HCV testing: How to screen, how to confirm, and when to biopsy?
Should all patients with HCV be considered for therapy?
How does one manage the systemic complaints associated with HCV or HCV therapy?