Hepatitis C Information - HCV Epidemiology, HCV HIV Coinfection

Module 5: HCV/HIV Coinfection

HCV Epidemiology: Learn about the latest information on the treatment of Hepatitis C, HCV/HIV Coinfection in this module.

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should able to:

Compare the epidemiology of hepatitis C and HIV infections
Compare the natural history of persons with HIV monoinfection and persons who are coinfected with HIV and HCV
Compare HCV treatment outcomes in coinfected persons vs. those who do not have HIV
Recognize the unique HCV treatment challenges that relate to HIV coinfection.

Topics covered include:

Prevalence of HCV in HIV-infected patients
Impact of HIV on HCV and vice versa
Coinfection treatment trial results
Barriers to treatment access

Faculty: Lynn E. Taylor, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine (Research)
Brown Medical School


	DISCLOSURES: Dr. Taylor has no conflicts of interest to disclose. SUPPORT: Educational grant provided by Roche Pharmaceuticals.

Module 5: HCV/HIV Coinfection
CME CREDIT INFORMATION
RELEASE DATE: 4.29.07
EXPIRATION DATE: 4.09.09

Physicians: The California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM) is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education forphysicians. CSAM takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity of this CME activity. CSAM designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit comensurate with their participation in the activity.

Drug Abuse Counselors: CSAM has been approved as a National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) Education Provider #391.Those applying for NAADAC credit should report their hours directly to NAADAC.

Nurses: The California Board of Registered Nursing recognizes Category 1 CME for RN license renewal purposes. Write Category 1 CME in place of a providernumber when reporting credits.

Physician Assistants: The American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accept Category 1 Physician CME.

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