Hepatitis Flashcards
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Hepatitis C
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6-7 weeks incubation
No vaccine, infection may resolve initially
Or become chronic, where it can stabilise or lead to cirrhosis or HCC
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Hepatitis B
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Incubation is 60 - 90 days
Acute infection usually asymptomatic
Chronic infection may show signs of liver disease
Usually treated with antivirals when chronic