Hepatitis A Flashcards
1
Q
what is Hepatitis A?
A
Hepatitis A is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV)
2
Q
What is the Etiology?
A
hepatitis A virus
(HAV)
3
Q
What is the incubation period of Hepa A
A
usually 14–28 days.
4
Q
Communicability period of Hepa A
A
Infected individuals are most prone to transmit HAV 1 to 2 weeks before the onset of disease,
5
Q
Assessment (signs & symptoms):
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● Fever
● Malaise
● Loss of Appetite
● Diarrhoea
6
Q
Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests:
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● Serology Test
● RT-PCR
7
Q
Nursing Management:
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● Practice proper hand hygiene
● Encourage rest, adequate fluid intake
● Administer Antiviral medications
8
Q
Prevention:
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● Personal hygiene practices
● hepatitis A vaccines
9
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Complications:
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● Relapsing hepatitis
● cholestatic hepatitis A
