Hepatitis (and Other Liver Diseases)

This collection features AFP content deemed current by the AFP online medical editor on hepatitis and other liver disease and related issues, including cirrhosis, chronic liver failure, hemochromatosis, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, jaundice, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. New research may affect the interpretation and application of this material. Clinical judgment is advised. Note that AFP content published within the past 12 months is accessible to AAFP members and paid subscribers only.

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Last Update: 03/14/2013

Overview Screening and Diagnosis Prevention Treatment

Complications and Special Situations Editorials and Letters Improving Practice Patient Education, Self-Care

Overview

• Hepatitis A (12/01/2012)
• Cirrhosis: Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention (12/15/2011)
• Hepatitis C: Diagnosis and Treatment (06/01/2010)
• Hepatitis B: Diagnosis and Treatment (04/15/2010)
• AASLD Updates Chronic Hepatitis B Recommendations [Practice Guidelines] (02/15/2009)
• Hepatitis C (Chronic) [Clinical Evidence Handbook] (06/15/2008)
• Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (06/01/2006)
• Recognition and Management of Hereditary Hemochromatosis (03/01/2002)

Screening and Diagnosis

• Screening for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Hepatitis C Virus Infection [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (03/15/2013)
• Evaluation of Elevated Serum Transaminase Levels [FPIN's Clinical Inquiries] (10/15/2012)
• Causes and Evaluation of Mildly Elevated Liver Transaminase Levels (11/01/2011)
• Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnancy: Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (02/15/2010)
• Screening for Hepatitis C in Adults [Putting Prevention into Practice] (03/01/2005)
• Screening for Hepatitis C in Adults: Recommendation Statement [U.S. Preventive Services Task Force] (09/15/2004)
• Jaundice in the Adult Patient (01/15/2004)

Prevention

• CDC Releases Guidelines for Improving Vaccination Rates Among High-Risk Adults [Practice Guidelines] (07/15/2005)
• CDC Updates Guidelines for Prevention and Control of Infections with Hepatitis Viruses in Correctional Settings [Practice Guidelines] (06/15/2003)

Treatment

• Weight Loss for Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease [Cochrane for Clinicians] (09/01/2012)
• NIH Consensus Statement on Management of Hepatitis B [Practice Guidelines] (10/15/2009)
• Adefovir (Hepsera) for Chronic Hepatitis B Infection [STEPS] (12/15/2003)

Complications and Special Situations

• Caring for Pregnant Women and Newborns with Hepatitis B or C (11/15/2010)
• Predicting Prognosis in Patients with End-stage Liver Disease [Point-of-Care Guides] (11/15/2006)
• Liver Disease in Pregnancy (02/15/1999)

Editorials and Letters

• Integrating Risk History Screening and HCV Testing into Clinical and Public Health Settings [Editorials] (08/15/2005)
• Screening for HCV Infection: Understanding the USPSTF Recommendation [Editorials] (08/15/2005)
• Injection Drug Users Can Be Effectively Treated for Hepatits C [Letters to the Editor] (03/15/2011)

Improving Practice

From Family Practice Management

AAFP's Journal of Practice Improvement

• Vaccination Management: Is Your Practice on Target? (09/01/2008)

Patient Education, Self-Care

• Hepatitis A (12/01/2012)
• Cirrhosis and Liver Damage (12/15/2011)
• Elevated Liver Enzymes (11/01/2011)
• Hepatitis C (06/01/2010)
• Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Failure: What You Should Know (09/01/2006)
• Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: What You Should Know (06/01/2006)

From FamilyDoctor.org

AAFP's Consumer Education Resource

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C