Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Which Hep viruses are transmitted faeco-orally?
A
A & E
(Ask about travel, hygiene, water, meals, fish)
2
Q
Which Hep viruses are blood-borne?
A
B&C
- needle stick injuries (OH)
- childbirth
- UPSI
- IVDU
3
Q
Which Hep viruses predispose to HCC?
A
B&C
4
Q
What would these blood results indicate?
HBsAg -
HBsAb -
HBcAb -
A
Susceptible (at risk)
5
Q
What would these blood results indicate?
HBsAg -
HBsAb +
HBcAb +
A
Natural immunity (previous infection)
6
Q
What would these blood results indicate?
HBsAg -
HBsAb +
HBcAb -
A
Vaccinated
7
Q
What would these blood results indicate?
HBsAg +
HBsAb -
HBcAb +
A
Acute-phase infection
8
Q
What medication is indicated in AIH?
A
Azathioprine
9
Q
What features are indicative of AIH?
A
- young female
- jaundice, fatigue, anorexia
- anti-SMA + anti-AMA present
