Viral Hepatitis Updates from CDC
Know your Viral Hepatitis ABCs for Hepatitis Awareness Month!
Hepatitis A: Outbreaks in the US do occur.
Hepatitis B: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have higher rates.
Hepatitis C: New treatments can cure the disease.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/
CDC Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander HeritageLearn about various CDC programs including the Know Hepatitis B campaign. http://www.cdc.gov/features/
Hepatitis A: Outbreaks in the US do occur.
Hepatitis B: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have higher rates.
Hepatitis C: New treatments can cure the disease.
http://www.cdc.gov/features/
CDC Celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander HeritageLearn about various CDC programs including the Know Hepatitis B campaign. http://www.cdc.gov/features/
Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults:
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in high-risk groups, given the accuracy of serologic testing and the effectiveness of antiviral therapy. High-risk groups include:
- people born in areas with an HBV prevalence of 2% or more, including Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and parts of South America;
- HIV-positive patients;
- injection-drug users;
- men who have sex with men;
- household contacts of HBV-infected patients.
The grade B recommendation updates the task force's 2004 statement. The new statement applies only to nonpregnant individuals; the USPSTF already recommends HBV screening in pregnancy.
A fact sheet that explains the final recommendation in plain language is available: http://www.
Mark your calendars for June 17th & 18th - National Summit to Improve Access to HCV Testing, Treatment, and Cure!
CDC and the Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition invite you to a webcast of a National Summit to Improve Access to HCV Testing, Treatment, and Cure on Tuesday, June 17th – 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm eastern and Wednesday, June 18th - 8:30 am- 5:00 pm eastern. Recent recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) for HCV testing and the licensure of safe, highly effective therapies that can cure HCV infection in up to 90% of those treated create a unique opportunity for communities to implement strategies that improve the continuum of HCV testing, care and treatment. Experts will explore strategies for linkage to care by increasing capacity of health care providers, leveraging the health system, and effectively reaching key populations. The links to access the webcast will be distributed through GovDelivery next month and posted on the CDC Hepatitis homepage prior to the webcast.
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