Hepatitis A-Hungry Hep A Hippos

Question 1

What is the sense state and nucleic acid of Hepatitis A

Answer 1

Positive strand RNA virus

Question 2

What is the state of the nuclear envelope in Hepatitis A

Answer 2

Make without an envelope

Question 3

Which family is Hepatitis A apart of

Answer 3

Pico family

Question 4

What is the route of transmission of Hepatitis A

Answer 4

Fecal oral route

Question 5

What is the common way Hepatitis A is acquired

Answer 5

Contaminated water in poor countries, but commonly in shellfish from infected waters in developed countries

Question 6

What is the method developed countries use to prevent Hepatitis A

Answer 6

Purification via chlorination, bleach, UV or boiling

Question 7

What are the clinical presentations of Hepatitis A

Answer 7

• Hepatitis so jaundice (may not show in kids)
• Vomiting
• Aversion to smoking

Question 8

What is the usual duration of an infection with Hepatitis A

Answer 8

One month and self limiting

Question 9

What is the carrier for Hepatitis A

Answer 9

There is no carrier or chronic state

Question 10

What is the vaccine for Hepatitis A

Answer 10

Inactivated vaccine