Hepatitis Compendium
This set of resources was published in the MDH Disease Control Newsletter in Nov/Dec 2002. It was compiled to clarify distinctions between hepatitis A, B and C to facilitate diagnostic testing, reporting, and disease prevention and control activities.
- Viral Hepatitis
Markers and Their Significance (PDF: 59KB/2 pages) (Word:
31KB/2 pages)
- Interpretation
of Hepatitis Laboratory Test Results (PDF: 44KB/1 page) (Word:
33KB/1 page)
- Hepatitis B
Vaccination Schedule for infants and household contacts of a HBsAg-Positive
Mother (PDF: 61KB/1 page) (Word:
34KB/1 page)
- Post-Exposure
Guidelines for Sexual Contacts of HBsAg-Positive Persons (PDF: 44KB/1
page) (PowerPoint:
34KB/1 page)
- Post-Exposure Guidelines for Percutaneous Exposure to Hepatitis B Virus (PDF: 64KB/1 page) (PowerPoint: 40KB/1 page)
Spotlight
CDC has published “Recommendations for the Identification of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Persons Born During 1945–1965” in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The new recommendations call for all Americans born from 1945 through 1965 or “baby boomers” to get a one-time blood test for the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
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Perinatal Hepatitis B
Information on perinatal hepatitis B, prevention, treatment, and reporting
Hepatitis B ECHO-TV Program
Videos available in seven languages with information on hepatitis B awareness and prevention
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