Hepatitis Flashcards
Cause of “Hepatitis A”?
Transmitted form contaminated feces within food or water from someone with hepatitis A
Cause of “Hepatitis B”?
Transmitted from body fluids such as blood, vaginal secretions, semen or even sharing razors with infected person.
Cause of “Hepatitis C”?
Transmitted with direct contact with infected body fluids such as injection drug use or sexual contact.
Cause of “Hepatitis D”?
Transmitted with direct contact with infected blood.
Extremely rare and can only be caused with the presence of Hepatitis B.
Cause of “Hepatitis E”
Transmitted from feces within water, most common from poor sanitation if foreign countries.
Three important things the Liver does?
Produce bile
Filters toxins
Breaks down carbs, fats, and protein
What does the liver store?
Glycogen(Sugar?
Vitamins (A, D, E, and K)
What does the liver synthesis?
Blood clot