GI Infections 8

Question 1

Describe the biology of hepatitis B virus

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Question 2

Describe the structure of HBV

Answer 2

Question 3

What are the HBV proteins and their function ?

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe the epidemiology of HBV

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Question 5

Describe HBV transmission

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Question 6

Describe the pathogenesis of HBV

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Question 7

Describe the clinical manifestations of HBV

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Question 8

Describe the diagnosis of HBV

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Question 9

Describe the antigen and antibodies of hepatitis B

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Question 10

How can we differentiate a diagnosis of HBV chronic and acute infections?

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Question 11

What can be learnt from HBV serology?

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Question 12

Describe treatment & prevention of HBV

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Question 13

Describe the biology of hepatitis D virus

Answer 13

Question 14

Describe the pathogenesis of HDV

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Question 15

Describe the clinical manifestations of HDV

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Question 16

Describe HDV transmission, diagnosis, prevention

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Question 17

Describe HDV serology

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Question 18

What are the parasites of the liver?

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Question 19

Describe fasciola hepatica (liver fluke or sheep liver fluke)

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Question 20

Describe the lifecycle of fasciola spp.

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Question 21

Describe the clinical manifestations of fascioliasis

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Question 22

Describe the epidemiology, diagnosis, control & prevention

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Question 23

Describe the biology of Clonorchis sinensis

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Question 24

Describe the life cycle of C. sinensis

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Question 25

Describe the clinical manifestations of C. sinensis

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Question 26

Describe the epidemiology, diagnosis, control & prevention of C. sinensis

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Question 27

Where can we expect to find C. sinensis? What can we do to prevent it?

Answer 27