Hepatitis A: An Update in the Context of an Outgoing Multi-state Outbreak with Dr. Anupama Raghuram
Dr. Anupama Raghuram discusses "Hepatitis A: An Update in the Context of an Outgoing Multi-state Outbreak" by first reviewing the epidemiology and pathogenesis of hepatits A virus (HAV) infections. She then presents the clinical manifestations and management of HAV infections. After, Dr. Raghuram addresses strategies for prevention of transmission in a variety of clinical settings and finally, reviews data on the ongoing multi-state HAV outbreak in the US.
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Anupama Raghuram, M.D., A.A.H.I.V.S.
Dr. Raghuram is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Infectious Diseases at University of Louisville. She is the director of the HIV clinic as well as Associate Director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program.
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