Hepatitis viruses Flashcards

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HAV

A

RNA picornavirus

Fecal-oral

Asymptomatic, Acute, Alone (no carriers)

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HBV

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DNA hepadnavirus

Parenteral, sexual, maternal-fetal

HCC risk yes

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HCV

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RNA flavivirus

Blood, IVDU, post-transfusion

HCC: chronic inflammation

Chronic, Cirrhosis, Carcinoma, Carrier

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HDV

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RNA delta virus

Parenteral, sexual, maternal-fetal

Superinfection with HBV

HCC risk: yes

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HEV

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RNA hepevirus

Fecal-oral (waterborne)

High mortality in pregnant women: enteric, expectant mothers, epidemic

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