MTE #14: Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis B in Children (Ticketed)

Nov 16 2024
Convention Center: Room 31 B
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Ticketed Event

World Class Speakers

Calvin Pan, MD, MACP, FAASLD
Discussion Leader

Calvin Pan, MD, MACP, FAASLD
Kathleen B. Schwarz, MD, FAASLD
Discussion Leader

Kathleen B. Schwarz, MD, FAASLD

UCSD/Rady Children's Hospital

Description

Recent advances in the prevention and treatment of hepatitis B in children have revolutionized health care. Presenters discuss improved vaccination strategies, including the introduction of combination vaccines, which have bolstered prevention efforts. Speakers also explain how novel antiviral therapies have enhanced treatment outcomes, reducing the risk of chronic infection and associated complications in pediatric patients.

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Objectives

  • Review the impact of improved vaccination strategies, particularly the approach to vaccine nonresponders.
  • Describe the effectiveness of implementing antiviral therapies at an early age with respect to improved treatment outcomes, and reduced risk of disease progression and complications among pediatric patients with hepatitis B.