hepatitis A Flashcards
1
Q
definition of hepatitis
A
inflammation of the liver
2
Q
types
A
A
B
C
D
E
G
3
Q
hepatitis A
A
acute (not chronic infection)
cleared from the body
6 genotypes (1, 2, 3 affect humans)
incubation 2-7 weeks
low mortality
low relapse
4
Q
Sx of hep A
A
fever
malaise
abdo discomfort/upset
jaundice
5
Q
at risk of Hep A
A
over 50yrs
chronic liver disease
6
Q
causes
A
faecal oral route
poor sanitation
contaminated water & food
7
Q
treatment for hep A
A
Sx control
