Gastrointestinal Flashcards
What antibodies are seen in autoimmune hepatitis?
Type I + ANA, smooth muscle antibodies
Type II anti liver/kidney microsomal antibodies
What is the txt for autoimmune hepatits?
corticosteroids + Azathioprine
What unusual side effect is seen in acute viral hepatitis?
decreased desire to smoke
What two phases are seen in acute viral hepatitis?
icteric- jaundice
fulminant- encephalopathy, coagulopathy
Txt for viral hepatitis?
clinical recovery 3-16wks
What is the MC cause of fulminant hepatitis?
acetaminophen toxicity
What is the definitive txt for fulminant hepatitis?
Liver transplant
What is the txt for fulminant hepatitis?
supportive
What are the two manifestations seen in fulminant hepatitis?
encephalopathy & coagulopathy
Transmission of Hep A and Hep E?
fecal-oral
What symptom is associated w/ Hep A?
spiking fever
Txt for Hep A?
none
T/F Fulminant hepatitis is rare in Hep A?
true
What is the best way to prevent Hep A and Hep B?
Handwashing & improved sanitation
Who should get Hep A pre-exposure prophylaxis?
increased risk of HAV and international travelers
What is the prophylaxis for post-exposure Hep A?
Healthy 1-40yr= HAV vaccine
Healthy > 40= HAV vaccine +/- HAV IVIG
Immunocomp= HAV vaccine + HAV IVIG
When should post-exposure Hep A vaccine be admin?
within 2 wks of exposure
What is seen on PE for Hep A?
jaundice, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, rash, arthralgia, pruritus
Who’s at risk for Hep A exposure?
close contact w/ infected, day care workers, men sex men, homelessness, shellfish, illicit drug use.
T/F Hep E can be transmitted mother-child?
True
Who is at an increase risk of fulminant Hep E?
pregnant women, malnourished
Txt for Hep E?
none
Who has the highest mortality in Hep E infection?
fulminant hepatitis during pregnancy
Transmission of Hep B and E?
percutaneous, sexual, parenteral, perianatal