Acute Hepatitis Flashcards

1
Q

What causes hepatitis A?

A

F–>O transmission

Contaminated shellfish

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2
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What causes hepatitis B?

A

Contaminated needles, infected blood products, sexual intercourse

Vertical transmission

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3
Q

What causes hepatitis C?

A

Contaminated needles and infected blood products

Occasionally vertical

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4
Q

What causes hepatitis E?

A

F–>O transmission

Contaminated water

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5
Q

What are the clinical features of acute hepatitis?

A

Malaise and fatigue

Jaundice

Nausea/vomiting

Anorexia

Hepato/splenomegaly

Right upper quadrant pain

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