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The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
#440 Hepatitis B with Dr. Arthur Kim
May 20, 2024
Dr. Arthur Kim shares insights on Hepatitis B screening, vaccination, treatment, and counseling. Topics include interpreting test results, chronic HBV infection stages, preventing transmission, antiviral treatment, and screening for hepatocellular carcinoma.
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- CDC recommends universal hepatitis B screening to increase coverage and identify candidates for vaccination or treatment.
- Various hepatitis B vaccine options available including combination vaccines and adjuvanted vaccines to improve immune responses.
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Understanding Hepatitis B Screening Guidelines
The CDC now recommends that all adults should be screened for hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime, as opposed to previous risk-based screening. This change aims to increase screening coverage and identify individuals who may benefit from vaccination or treatment.
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