Hepatitis, HIV, HSV Flashcards
What is the incidence of hepatitis A in pregnancy?
33%
What is the incidence of hepatitis B in pregnancy?
40%
What is the incidence of hepatitis C in pregnancy?
<1%
What is the route of transmission for hepatitis A?
Fecal-oral
Associated with travel
What is the route of transmission for hepatitis B?
Parenteral
IV drug use
What is the route of transmission for hepatitis C?
Parenteral
IV drug use
What pregnancy effects are seen with hepatitis A infection?
Self limited,
no fetal effects
What pregnancy effects are seen with hepatitis B infection?
Risk of vertical transmission
Just HBS ag+= 20% risk
HBS eAg= 90% risk
What pregnancy effects are seen with hepatitis C infection?
neonatal infection
Are you able to breastfeed if you have hepatitis A infection?
Yes
Are you able to breastfeed if you have hepatitis B infection?
Yes, if active disease give vaccine
Are you able to breastfeed with hepatitis C infection?
Yes
What is the treatment for hepatitis A infection during pregnancy?
Vaccine + HBIG within 2 weeks of exposure
what is the treatment for hepatitis B infection in pregnancy?
Vaccine at 0,1,6 months + HBIG within 24hrs of exposure
HBsAg?
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Found in serum
HBcAg?
Hepatitis B core antigen
Found in hepatocytes
HBeAg?
Hepatitis e antigen
Found in hepatocytes
High infectivity
Associated with cirrhosis and liver cancer