Hepatitis E Flashcards
1
Q
What is Hep E
A
Acute liver inflammation caused by ssRNA(Calavirus)
2
Q
What is Hep E commonly found in
A
Undercooked Pork
India and China
3
Q
Hep E is self limiting but can cause what two types of liver disease
A
Chronic in Immunosupressed
Fulminant in Pregnant
4
Q
What are the investigations for Hep E
A
Serology
- HEV IgM = Acute infection
- HEV RNA
5
Q
How is Hep E treated
A
Supportive (Vaccine in china)
Self limiting
6
Q
Which hepatitis are blood borne
A
B C D
7
Q
Which Hepatitis are Foecal-Oral transmitted
A
A and E
8
Q
Which Hepatitis is caused by dsDNA
A
B
