Hepatitis Disease Flashcards
What organ do hepatatitus viruses target?
Liver
Which hepatitis disease is the most prevalent in the U.S.?
Hep B
Which hepatitis disease is the most deadly?
Hep C
How is hepatitis A spread?
Sexual and drug use
What is a characteristic symptom of hep B?
Jaundice
What is a complication of Hep B infection?
Chronic disease (5%): cirrhosis of liver and increased risk of liver cancer
How is hep B treated?
VACCINATION
What is required for a HDV infection?
Active HBV infection
T/F: Hep C brings about much more sever symptoms than Hep B.
FALSE.
Less severe
T/F: Chronic infections are much more common with Hep C infection than with Hep B.
TRUE
80%
How is Hep C treated?
NO VACCINE
Zepatier
How is Hep C spread?
Sex and drug use
How is Hep A spread?
Fecal -> oral
How is Hep A treated?
Killed vaccine
Which hepatitis can be deadly for pregnant women especially?
Hep E
