Hepatitis viruses Flashcards
1
Q
HAV
A
RNA picornavirus
Fecal-oral
Asymptomatic, Acute, Alone (no carriers)
2
Q
HBV
A
DNA hepadnavirus
Parenteral, sexual, maternal-fetal
HCC risk yes
3
Q
HCV
A
RNA flavivirus
Blood, IVDU, post-transfusion
HCC: chronic inflammation
Chronic, Cirrhosis, Carcinoma, Carrier
4
Q
HDV
A
RNA delta virus
Parenteral, sexual, maternal-fetal
Superinfection with HBV
HCC risk: yes
5
Q
HEV
A
RNA hepevirus
Fecal-oral (waterborne)
High mortality in pregnant women: enteric, expectant mothers, epidemic