Hepatitis A and B Flashcards
1
Q
Hepatitis A treatment
A
- Immuneglobulin
2. Vaccine (2 doses 0m and 6-18m)
2
Q
Who gets Ig prophylaxis for Hep A
A
<1 year or >40 years and…
- immunocompromised
- chronic liver disease
3
Q
Infants and children are at high risk for what in Hep B?
A
Cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma
4
Q
Hep B: supportive care
A
IVIG
5
Q
Hep B: preventative
A
vaccine - 0m, 1m, 6 months
6
Q
Hep B: chronic
A
- interferons
- antivirals
7
Q
When will you see the Anti-HBs be positive
A
Vaccination (immunity)
8
Q
What is the best chronic hep B drug as it has the least resistance?
A
tenofovir
9
Q
What ADE is common to several chronic hepatitis B drugs
A
Lactic acidosis
