CDC Hepatitis Updates – State Reporting Requirements, CDC Expert Commentaries on Medscape

Viral Hepatitis Updates from CDC

State Reporting Requirements for Viral Hepatitis

All 50 states and the District of Columbia require the reporting of viral hepatitis; however, there are variations in what the laws require health care providers, other individuals, and labs to report to state/local health departments. The information on this page provides a comparative glance at the variation of state reporting requirements for viral hepatitis.http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/featuredtopics/statereportingrequirements.htm

CDC Expert Commentary on Medscape: Prevention of Perinatal Hepatitis B TransmissionSome infants are developing HBV infection despite being vaccinated. Which infants are at risk, and what can be done to prevent HBV infection in these infants? If you do not already have a Medscape account, you will need to sign up by providing your name, email address and profession.http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/850040

CDC Expert Commentary on Medscape: The HIV/HCV Outbreak in IndianaAn Indiana outbreak of HIV/HCV coinfection serves as a cautionary tale to other regions of the United States. If you do not already have a Medscape account, you will need to sign up by providing your name, email address and profession.http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/849406

Trends in Injection Drug Use among High School Students, U.S., 1995–2013

Injection drug use is the most frequently reported risk behavior among new cases of hepatitis C virus infection, and recent reports of increases in infection are of great concern in many communities. This study assessed the prevalence and trends in injection drug use among U.S. high school students. In some geographic areas and population groups, an increasing or high frequency of injection drug use was found among high school students, who should be targeted for prevention. Limited access to article. Abstract Available. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0749379715003177

Training Resource: Hepatitis C OnlineThis is a free educational web site from the University of Washington. The site is a comprehensive resource that addresses the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of hepatitis C virus infection. Funded through a cooperative agreement from CDC. http://www.hepatitisc.uw.edu/