Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
HAV transmission
A
- fecal/oral route
- parenteral (IV, injection)
- contaminated fruits/veggies
- poorly washed utensils
- person-to-person contact.
2
Q
HAV prevention
A
- strict handwashing
- Hep A vaccine (2,6 months apart)
3
Q
HBV transmission
A
- blood/bodily fluids (saliva,semen)
- parenteral/needles
4
Q
HBV prevention
A
- strict handwashing
- test all pregnant woman
- screen blood donors
- Hep B vaccine
5
Q
HCV transmission
A
(same as HBV)
6
Q
HCV prevention
A
(same as HBV)
7
Q
HDV transmission
A
(same as HBV)
8
Q
HDV prevention
A
-Hep B vaccine (HDV coexists c HBV)
9
Q
HEV transmission
A
(a waterborne virus)
-same as HAV
10
Q
HEV prevention
A
- handwashing
- tx of water supplies
- sanitation