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HBV Primary Care Guidance


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HBV Epidemiology

Reviews United States and global HBV incidence and prevalence, populations at risk for HBV acquisition, and the clinical and laboratory criteria for HBV case definitions.


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HBV Screening, Testing, and Diagnosis

Details the groups considered at priority for HBV testing, the recommended screening and diagnostic tests, and how to interpret HBV diagnostic test results.


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HBV Immunizations

Identifies indications for HBV vaccine, describes dosing schedules and administration of vaccines, and management of vaccine nonresponders.


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Initial Evaluation of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B

Summarizes key aspects of the medical history and physical examination, details the initial laboratory workup and recommended immunizations.


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When to Initiate HBV Treatment

Describes factors to consider on whether to initiate HBV treatment, summarizes key guidance recommendations, and discusses special indications for treatment.


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Choosing an Initial HBV Treatment Regimen

Discusses the therapy options, describes advantages of oral antiviral therapy, and highlights special circumstances that warrant treatment modifications.


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Monitoring Persons On and Off HBV Therapy

Review the key elements of monitoring persons with chronic HBV, including persons who are not on therapy, persons who are receiving treatment, and persons who have discontinued treatment.


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Preventing HBV Perinatal Transmission

Describes transmission risks and treatment options for women and infants based on the mother’s HBV status.


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Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Examines the epidemiology and risk factors of HCC, discusses the types of screening testing methods, and summarizes guidances’ screening recommendations.


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Occupational HBV Postexposure Prophylaxis

Describes how to evaluate and treat potential exposure, summarizes intervention options, and differentiates treatment based on vaccination status.


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Hepatitis B Reactivation in the Setting of Immunosuppression

Reviews risk factors and risk categories for HBV reactivation and details when to use antiviral prophylaxis to prevent reactivation during immunosuppressive therapy.


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