Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
S/S of hepatitis
A
Fatigue Nausea Decreased appetite Mild fever Mild abd pain
Later signs
Jaundice
Darkening of urine
2
Q
Hepatitis A
A
Highly contagious
Spread through fecal-oral route
Incubation period of 2-6 weeks
usually mild
3
Q
Labs for Hepatitis
A
CBC
CMP
LFT
Hepatitis panel
4
Q
Hep A tx
A
Supportive
Avoid medications like tylenol
Avoid ETOH
5
Q
Hepatitis B
A
Spread by blood or body fluids
Unprotected sex
Sharing needles
Mother to infant
6
Q
Tx for Hep B
A
Aimed at controlling the virus and preventing damage to the liver
Antivirals benefit most people
regular blood test monitoring
CT
7
Q
Hepatitis C
A
Chronic hepatitis slowly attacking the liver over many years without causing symptoms
If not diagnosed, it can damage the liver
8
Q
Vaccines for Hepatitis
A
Hep A and B vaccines
No vaccine for C
