Hepatitis E Flashcards
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Etiology of Hepatitis E
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Hepatitis E virus
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Transmission of Hepatitis E
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Fecal- oral contaminated food and water, men having sex with men
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Incubation period Hepatitis E
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2-8 weeks
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Clinical features of Hepatitis E
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Hepatic injury is usually mild
1. Prodromal Phase (1-2 weeks) : Fever, Malaise, Anorexia, Nausea,Vomiting, RUQ, Tender hepatomegaly
- Icteric Phase (2 weeks): Jaundice, dark urine, pale stool, pruritus
- Resolving of symptoms
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Diagnosis of Hepatitis E
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Confirmatory test by looking for anti-HEV IgM/IgG antibodies
- HEV RNA by PCR in stool and serum sample
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Treatment of Hepatitis E
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Symptomatic treatment
