Hepatitis C Flashcards
1
Q
What type of Hepatitis viral infection has a higher risk of chronic infection?
A
Hep C
2
Q
How is Hep C spread, primarily?
A
Blood - tattoo shops, etc. (āCā my tattoo!)
Also can be vertically transmitted
3
Q
Between the 3 hep viruses, which are DNA/RNA viruses?
A
Hep A and C = RNA
Hep B = DNA
4
Q
What family is HCV in?
A
Flavivirus
5
Q
Does HCV have an envelope?
A
Yes
6
Q
TRUE OR FALSE:
As a general rule: RNA viruses tend to mutate faster than DNA viruses
A
True
7
Q
Is there a vaccine for HBV?
A
NO!
8
Q
Recently approved to treat hep C:
A
Sofosbuvir
9
Q
Hep C has 6 major serotypes/genotypes and:
A
No cross-protection
10
Q
Hep C mutates (quickly or slowly)?
A
quickly
11
Q
Drug that can lead to complete elimination of Hep C?
A
Sofosbuvir (cure!)
