Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
Acute hepatitis assessment
A
Clinically assess and refer hospital if acutely unwell
Tests to assess severity - LFTs, clotting, hepatitis serology (HAV IgM, HBsAg, HCV antibodies / antigen RNA, HEV)
Inform UKHSA for contact tracing
2
Q
Which asymptomatic patients should be tested for HAV?
A
- MSM
- HBV / HCV +
- HIV +
- PWID
If immune status unknown and not definitely completed vaccination course.
3
Q
Who to offer HAV vaccine to ?
A
MSM
PWID
HBV / HCV +
HIV +
