Health Professional Viral Hepatitis Resources

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Viral Hepatitis Testing Guidelines

These are the major guidelines pertaining to viral hepatitis testing:

Recommendations for Routine Testing and Follow-up for Chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Infection
Recommendations for Identification and Public Health Management of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults — United States, 2020

Viral Hepatitis Vaccination Guidelines

These are the major guidelines pertaining to viral hepatitis vaccination:

Viral Hepatitis Follow-Up and Treatment Guidelines

These are the major guidelines pertaining to viral hepatitis management and treatment:

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ADDITIONAL HEPATITIS A RESOURCES

Update: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine for Postexposure Prophylaxis and for Preexposure Prophylaxis for International Travel

Updated Dosing Instructions for Immune Globulin (Human) GamaSTAN S/D for Hepatitis A Virus Prophylaxis

Updated Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for Use of Hepatitis A Vaccine in Close Contacts of Newly Arriving International Adoptees September 18, 2009

Hepatitis A in the Sexually Transmitted Infection Treatment Guidelines, 2021

ADDITIONAL HEPATITIS B RESOURCES

Geographic Distribution of Chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) Infection

Use of Hepatitis B Vaccination for Adults with Diabetes Mellitus: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

Hepatitis B Vaccination, Screening, and Linkage to Care: Best Practice Advice From the American College of Physicians and CDC

Hepatitis B in the Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021

ADDITIONAL HEPATITIS C RESOURCES

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection

Summary of CDC Recommendations for Hepatitis C Screening Among Adults

Recommended Testing Sequence for Identifying Current Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection

Interpretation of Results of Tests for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and Further Actions

Dramatic increases in hepatitis C: CDC now recommends hepatitis C testing for all adults – Vital Signs fact sheet for consumers, partners and providers

Testing for HCV infection: An update of guidance for clinicians and laboratorians

Dialysis – Preventing Infections

HCV Infection, Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021

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Lunch and Learns

The Division of Sexually Transmitted and Bloodborne Diseases hosts monthly webinars on a variety of sexual health topics. These webinars are typically the fourth Wednesday of every month and participants can earn one continuing education credit from the N.D. Board of Nursing for listening.

Continuing Education

There are several opportunities for healthcare professionals to earn continuing education for viral hepatitis related content.

Free Educational & Prevention Materials

The NDDoH provides free educational materials such as brochures, pamphlets, posters and DVDs. Prevention supplies including condoms (internal and external), dental dams, lubricant, safer sex kits and condom use instruction cards are also available to healthcare providers and other entities that provide services to at-risk populations.

Frequency Asked Questions

The most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. These three viruses differ in prevention, transmission, testing, etc. Utilize the below questions and answers to learn more about each type of viral hepatitis.