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Hepatitis Flashcards

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  1. What is hepatitis?
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• Hepatitis refers to liver inflammation.

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  1. What are the two types of causes for acute hepatitis?
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• Infectious and noninfectious.

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  1. Which viruses are the primary hepatotropic viruses?
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• Hepatitis A, B, C, D, E, and G.

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  1. What percentage of acute hepatitis cases have an unknown cause?
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10-15

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  1. What is the most common cause of acute viral hepatitis?
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• Hepatitis A virus (HAV).

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What type of transmission spreads Hepatitis A virus?

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Fecal-oral transmission.

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Which hepatitis viruses can lead to chronic infections?

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• Hepatitis B and C.

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In which population is Hepatitis G virus prevalent?

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HIV-infected persons.

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What are common clinical symptoms of hepatitis?

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• Jaundice, hepatomegaly, fever, icterus, lymphadenopathy.

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  1. How does hepatitis present in young children?
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• Often asymptomatic or mild illness.

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  1. What is tender hepatomegaly a sign of in hepatitis?
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• The icteric phase of the disease.

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  1. What extrahepatic symptoms can be seen in hepatitis B and C?
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• Arthralgia, arthritis, rash, thrombocytopenia.

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What lab findings are typical in viral hepatitis?

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• Elevated ALT and AST levels.

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What does a decline in liver enzymes along with rising bilirubin indicate?

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Severe hepatic injury.

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What are typical lab findings in cholestasis?

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• Elevated ALP, GGT, 5′-nucleotidase, and bilirubin.

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How is liver synthetic function assessed?

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• By PT/INR and albumin levels.

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What other conditions must be considered in the differential diagnosis for hepatitis?

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• Bacterial sepsis, metabolic disorders, autoimmune hepatitis, and toxins.

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What type of virus is HAV?

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• A single-stranded RNA virus from the Picornavirus family.

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Where is HAV most prevalent? .

  1. How is HAV typically transmitted?
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• Developing countries

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How long is the incubation period for HAV?

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• Approximately 3 weeks.

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When is an HAV patient most contagious?

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• 2 weeks before and 1 week after jaundice onset.

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What are some common symptoms of HAV?

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• Fever, nausea, vomiting, jaundice.

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What are rare extra-hepatic complications of HAV?

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• Lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, pancreatitis.

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How is HAV diagnosed?

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• Detection of Anti-HAV IgM for acute infection.

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What is the risk of acute liver failure with HAV?

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• Less than 1%.

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What is the treatment for HAV?

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• Supportive treatment, such as fluids and antipruritic agents.

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What is the primary method of HAV prevention?

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• Vaccination and good hygiene practices.

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What type of virus is Hepatitis B?

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• A double-stranded DNA virus from the Hepadnaviridae family.

29
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What is the primary mode of transmission for HBV in infants?

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Perinatal exposure to an HBsAg-positive mother.

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What is the incubation period for HBV?

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• 45-160 days, average 120 days.

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What is the first serologic marker of HBV infection?

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• HBsAg.

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What defines chronic HBV infection?

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• HBsAg persistence beyond 6 months.

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What serologic marker is used to indicate HBV recovery and protection?

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• Anti-HBs.

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What is the treatment goal for chronic HBV infection?

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• Reduce viral replication, target undetectable HBV DNA.

35
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What is a preventative measure for HBV?

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• Hepatitis B vaccine

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What kind of virus is Hepatitis D?

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A defective single-stranded RNA virus.

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What does HDV require for infection?

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• Concurrent HBV infection.

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What is a common clinical manifestation of HDV?

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• Severe acute hepatitis in coinfection, chronic in superinfection.

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How is HDV diagnosed?

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• Detection of Anti-HDV IgM.

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What is the primary preventive measure for HDV?

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• HBV immunization.

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What type of virus is HCV?

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• A single-stranded RNA virus in the Flaviviridae family

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How is HDV diagnosed?

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• Detection of Anti-HDV IgM.

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How is HDV prevented?

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• HBV vaccination, as HDV cannot infect without HBV.

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What type of virus is HCV?

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• Single-stranded RNA virus in the Flaviviridae family.

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What is the main risk of HCV?

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• Chronic liver disease, with potential for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

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How is HCV commonly transmitted?

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• Through blood exposure, such as transfusions or IV drug use.

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What percentage of HCV patients develop chronic infection?

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• About 80%.

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What are common symptoms of chronic HCV?

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• Fatigue, sometimes nausea, weight loss, and mild ALT elevation.

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What are common extrahepatic manifestations of HCV?

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• Vasculitis, glomerulonephritis, mixed cryoglobulinemia.

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How is chronic HCV confirmed?

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• Anti-HCV IgG and HCV-RNA PCR.

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What are common treatments for HCV?

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• Antiviral drugs like ribavirin and interferons, based on genotype.

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What type of virus is HEV?

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• Non-enveloped RNA virus with spikes.

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How is HEV transmitted?

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• Fecal-oral, often through contaminated water.

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Who is most at risk of severe HEV complications?

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• Pregnant women, especially in developing countries.

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What is the common age range affected by HEV?

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• 15 to 34 years old.

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How is HEV diagnosed?

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• Anti-HEV IgM by ELISA, or HEV RNA by PCR.

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What are prevention methods for HEV?

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• Good sanitation and hygiene practices.

58
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What laboratory tests indicate cellular liver injury?

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• Elevated ALT and AST

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What is a key imaging study for assessing hepatitis?

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• Ultrasound, especially for liver size and structure.

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