Hepatitis A Virus Flashcards
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Other name of HAV ??
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A
Adenovirus 72
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Family of HAV ??
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PicornaVirus
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3
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HAV
DNA/RNA ??
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RNA-Non enveloped virus
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4
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Mode of transmission»_space; HAV >??
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Fecal Oral Route
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5
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Site of transmission of HAV ??
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Outbreak-Camp site
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Reservoir of HAV ??
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Human
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7
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Immunity against HAV developed by >??
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IgM initially
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8
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Most important test to detect HAV ??
Current infection ??
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anti-HAV IgM
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9
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How to identify past infection by HAV ??
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Anti HAV IgG
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Preventio of HAV ??
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- Control of reservoir
- Control of transmission
- Vaccine
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11
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Clinical features of HAV ??
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- Fever
- Anorexia
- Vomiting
- Jaundice
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Which level is raised in HAV ??
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Transaminases
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13
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Other features of HAV ??
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- Dark urine
- Pale feces
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Tx of HAV ??
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NOOOOOOOO
Antiviral therapy
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15
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When HAV will resolve ??
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Resolve spontaneously in 2-4 weeks
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