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Hep B and C Flashcards

1
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What type of virus is Hep B?

A

DNA virus

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2
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How is Hep B transmitted?

A

B= bodily fluids and blood, vertical

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3
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What is the presentation of Hep B?

A 
Asymptomatic 
Fatigue 
Itch, jaundice 
Anorexia 
Fever
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4
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What investigations are done for Hep B?

A 
IgM 
IgG
HBsAg
HBcAg
HBsAb
Hep B virus DNA
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5
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What is IgM + and -?

A

+ in acute infection

- in chronic

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6
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What is IgG +?

A

Chronic infection

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7
Q

When is HBsAG seen?

A

Infected with Hep B

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8
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What is HBcAg seen?

A

Current or past infection

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9
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When is HBsAb seen?

A

Past infection or immunisation

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10
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What does Hep B virus DNA indicate?

A

Viral load

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11
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What is the management of Hep B?

A

Pegylated interferon

Antiviral

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12
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What is the prognosis for Hep B?

A

10% become chronic infection

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13
Q

What type of hepatitis is most prevalent in the UK?

A

Hep C

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14
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What type of virus is Hep C?

A

RNA virus

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15
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How is Hep C transmitted?

A

Circulation

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16
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What is the presentation of Hep C?

A 
Asymptomatic 
Fatigue
Jaundice, itch 
Anorexia 
Fever
17
Q

What investigations are done for Hep C?

A

HCV antibody

Hep C RNA= viral load

18
Q

What is the management for Hep C?

A

Direct acting antivirals

19
Q

What is the prognosis for Hep C?

A

3/4 become chronic infection

20
Q

What ar the complications of hepatitis?

A

Cirrhosis

hepatocellular carcinoma

Infection AM (6 decks)

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