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Natural History of HCV Infection - 0%Topic 1
Spontaneous Clearance versus Chronic InfectionActivities- 0%Topic 2
Variable Outcomes of Chronic InfectionActivities- 0%Topic 3
Host Factors that Impact Rate of Fibrosis ProgressionActivities- 0%Topic 4
Viral Factors that Impact Rate of Fibrosis ProgressionNatural History of HCV Infection Overview
About this Lesson
Last Updated: March 16th, 2024CNE/CMEContinuing Education
This lesson qualifies for:- 1.0 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, or
- 1.0 CNE contact hour and 1.0 CE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: July 1st, 2013CNE and CME Review: April 11th, 2024CNE and CME Expiration: March 10th, 2027 (4th Edition)
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4th Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Lesson. The previous edition was titled Natural History of HCV Infection and available until April 10th, 2024.Learning Objectives
- Explain spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition
- Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Summarize the typical time course for developing liver complications in untreated chronic HCV
- List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection
- Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection
Lesson Contributors
Authors
Maria A. Corcorran, MD, MPHMaria A. Corcorran, MD, MPH
Associate Editor
Assistant Professor
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneReviewers
H. Nina Kim, MD, MScH. Nina Kim, MD, MSc
Associate Editor
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneDavid H. Spach, MDDavid H. Spach, MD
Editor-in-Chief
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of WashingtonDisclosures:NoneLesson Plan
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