Hepatitis A Flashcards
1
Q
how is it transmitted
A
RNA virus transmitted via faeco-oral route or poor hygiene
2
Q
what is incubation period
A
14-28 days
3
Q
does it cause chronic liver failure/cirrhosis
A
no
4
Q
what are causes
A
gay men sex
IV drug abuse
EBV (estein-barr virus)
5
Q
what are symptoms
A
nausea jaundice vomiting diarrhoea anorexia weakness fever malaise arthralgia
6
Q
how is it diagnosed
A
LFTs - increased bilirubin, increased ALT and increased bilirubin
Hep A IgM (acute infection)
7
Q
how is it treated
A
supportive
vaccine
