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Global Perspectives of Viral Liver Disease Flashcards

1
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What do all hepatitis viruses cause

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Transamintis

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What is hepatitis A

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RNA virus (HAV)

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How is hepatitis A spread

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Food and water borne (sexual)

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Why is Hep A not as common anymore

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Effective vaccine

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How long is the Hep A incubation period

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3 weeks

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Describe Hepatitis B

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DNA virus (HBV)

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How is Hepatitis B spread

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Blood and body fluids (BBV)

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What is the most common transmission of Hepatitis B

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Vertical transmission

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9
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Explain how clearing of Hepatitis B is age dependent

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Newborns= 5% chance of clearing disease. In adult life most clear the virus (95%) (never really cleared just locked inside liver cells

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What is the incubation period of Hepatitis B

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6 months, therefore delayed onset of symptoms

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How much of the population is infected with Hepatitis B

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4%

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What is Hepatitis C

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RNA virus

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How is Hepatitis C spread

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Blood and bodily fluids borne

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14
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What is Hepatitis C more due to

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Less sexual transmission, more used of IV drugs

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15
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What percentange of drug users and Hepatitis C positive

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50%

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16
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What is the incubation period of Hepatitis C

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3 weeks

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17
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How many people clear a Hepatitis C infection

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30%

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18
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What percentage of the population is infected with Hepatitis C

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2-3%

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What is Hepatitis D

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RNA virus

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20
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Who gets Hepatitis D

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Only people with Hepatitis B

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What is Hepatitis E

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RNA virus

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How is Hepatitis E spread

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Food and water borne

23
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Which is more common, Hepatitis A or Hepatitis E

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Hepatitis E

24
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What is the risk of transmission on contact with infected blood

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Rule of thirds: Hep B = 33%, Hep C = 3%, HIV = 0.3%. Other viruses: Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus

25
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Describe acute hepatitis

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Spontaneous viral clearance by immune system, usually within weeks-months, Hep A, Hep E, Hep B (unless acquired during infancy)

26
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Describe chronic hepatitis

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Immune system fails to clear virus, viral persistence for > 6 months, usually long-term (unless treated), Hep B, Hep C (80% of cases)

27
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Describe what cholestatic is

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Blockage (LFTs = ↑ alk phos and ↑gamma)

28
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Describe transaminitis

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Something toxic to cells (LFTs = ↑ ALT, ↑ AST)

29
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Describe the transmission/ groups at risk of Hep A and Hep E

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FOOD AND WATER, Endemic in countries with poor sanitation, Travellers, Person-to-person, Gay men (due to faecal contact), Animal contact (Hep E) - European pig meat, Pregnant women have specific serotype, this or transplant leads to immunosuppression, where acute infection can become chronic

30
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Describe the transmission/ groups at risk of Hep B and Hep C

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BBV, Blood transfusion: Haemophiliacs, IV drug use/sharing, Sexual: HBV = 30% risk, HCV = Rare, Vertical: HBV = 5-90% risk, HCV =

31
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Describe the clinical features of acute hepatitis

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Symptoms: Fever, malaise, nausea, vomiting, jaundice, dark urine, diarrhoea.Signs: Jaundice, tender, enlarged liver. Investigations: Deranged LFTs: ↑ bilirubin, ↑ transaminases, liver ultrasound and viral serology.

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What are the complications of chronic viral hepatitis

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Liver fibrosis/cirrhosis - variable progession over years. End stage liver disease- portal hypertension/ascites (backflow leads to leaking, as well as decreased albumin production, which is meant to hold fluid within the blood system), bleeding (oesophageal varices) and liver failure. Hepatocellular carcinoma

33
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Describe the course and diagnosis of Hepatitis A

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Incubation period = 2-6 weeks. Serological diagnosis: Detection of specific antibodies. Anti-HAV IgM = Recent infection. Anti-HAV IgG = Past infection or immunisation

34
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Describe the course and diagnosis of Acute Hep B

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Incubation period = 6 weeks - 6 months. Detection of viral surface antigen (HBsAg) in serum indicates infection (acute and chronic). Surface antibody (anti-HBs)- indicates viral clearance, post vaccination

35
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Describe chronic Hep B

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Risk of developing chronic infection depends on age at time of infection. Persistent HBsAg. Presence of HBeAg (part of viral core)- high infectivity, high risk of liver damage, viral DNA detectable in plasma (PCR)

36
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Describe the clearance and course of Hep C

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Usually asymptomatic during acute stage. Most patients develop chronic infection. ‘Silent killer’ - end stage liver disease often decades after infection. Effective treatment available - curative

37
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Describe the prevention of hepatitis A & E

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Food water and hygiene, hand washing, vaccination (HAV)

38
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Who is the HAV vaccination recommended for

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Travelers to endemic areas, Patients with chronic liver disease, MSM, HIV, Sewage workers, Staff in residential institutions

39
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Describe active component of the Hep A immunisation

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Prepared from inactivated whole Hep A virus, single dose by IM injection, booster dose at 6 months gives life long immunity, live attenuated vaccine available but rarely used

40
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Describe passive component of the Hep A immunisation

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Human normal immunoglobulin (HNIG) can be used for port-exposure protection of contacts (together with active vaccine)

41
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Describe the prevention of Hep C & B

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Screen/viral inactivation of blood products for transfusion, safe sex, avoid needle/syringe sharing

42
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Who is the Hep B vaccine recommended for

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Healthcare workers, Injecting drug users, MSM, HIV, Chronic liver disease, chronic kidney disease, Travelers to high prevalence areas, Post-exposure

43
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Describe active component of the Hep B immunisation

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HBsAg prepared in yeast cells by recombinant DNA technology (sub-unit of vaccine, doses in 3 IM injections, response to vaccine can be checked by measuring levels of HBs antibody (>100 IU/ml protective)

44
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Describe passive component of the Hep B immunisation

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Specific Hep B immunoglobulin (HBIG) can be used for post-exposure protection of contacts (together with active vaccine) - Prepared from plasma of immunised donors.

45
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How do you prevent mother-to-child transmission of Hep B

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Babies born to mothers with chroic BV. Vaccination of infant: 3 dose schedule starting at birth. Passive immunisation of mother eAg + High viral load - Single dose of HBIG. Anti-viral drug therapy to mother during pregnancy - reduces viral load at time of delivery

46
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What is innate immunity

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Non-specific, general, immediate response, no immunological memory

47
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What are the two aspects of the innate response

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Humoral and cellular

48
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Describe the humoral aspect of innate immunity

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Pattern receptors, complement, enzymes, cytokines

49
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Describe the cellular aspect of innate immunity

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Phagocytes, natural killer cells

50
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Describe adaptive immunity

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Specific to antigen, lag time from exposure to response, immunological memory after exposure

51
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What are the twp aspects of adaptive immunity

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Humoral and cellular

52
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Describe the humoral aspect of adaptive immunity

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Antibodies and cytokines

53
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Describe the cellular aspect of adaptive immunity

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T cells and B cells

54
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What are vaccine types

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Preventative vs therapeutic. Active vs passive

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