Acute Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes hepatitis A?
A
Fâ>O transmission
Contaminated shellfish
2
Q
What causes hepatitis B?
A
Contaminated needles, infected blood products, sexual intercourse
Vertical transmission
3
Q
What causes hepatitis C?
A
Contaminated needles and infected blood products
Occasionally vertical
4
Q
What causes hepatitis E?
A
Fâ>O transmission
Contaminated water
5
Q
What are the clinical features of acute hepatitis?
A
Malaise and fatigue
Jaundice
Nausea/vomiting
Anorexia
Hepato/splenomegaly
Right upper quadrant pain