Hepatitis E virus Flashcards
1
Q
Genome of hepatitis E
A
- positive
- single stranded
- RNA
2
Q
Enveloped?
A
yes
3
Q
Structure of capsid
A
Icosahedral
4
Q
Infection of hepatitis E
A
- jaundice
- fatigue
- abdominal pain
- loss of appetite
- nausea, vomiting
- joint pain
- dark urine
5
Q
Pathogenesis of hepatitis E
A
- E for enteric or epidemic
- spreads by fecal oral route, especially contaminated water
6
Q
Epidemiology of hepatitis E
A
-Africa, poor sanitation
7
Q
Prevention of hepatitis E
A
Improving sanitation, hygiene, water treatment
