HEP A Flashcards
1
Q
what is hepatitis? what causes it?
A
- Inflammation
- Damage to the Liver
- Causes?
– Viral
– Bacterial
– Other micro-organisms
2
Q
how many types of hepatitis are there?
A
6
3
Q
how long can HEP A be incubated?
A
2-7 weeks on average 4 weeks
4
Q
what is usually the main symptom of HEP A?
A
jaundice
5
Q
what causes hepatitis?
A
- Faecal – oral route
- Poor sanitation
- Contaminated water & food
6
Q
how do you treat hep A?
A
- Symptom control, no direct treatment available
- Prevention
- Vaccination
- Additional information
