Hepatitis Viruses Flashcards
Early lab changes in acute hepatitis infection? [3]
- Leukopenia
- Lymphocytosis
- AST/ALT elevation
Ddx of acute hepatitis? [7]
- HSV
- CMV
- EBV
- Leptospirosis
- Dengue Fever
- Yellow Fever
- Toxic exposures [tylenol, mushrooms]
Ddx of chronic hepatitis? [4]
- Wilson’s
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- NASH
- Drugs
How long are those with acute hepatitis A infective?
3-4 weeks before and 1 week after symptoms development.
Diagnosis of acute hepatitis A? [2]
- Hepatitis A IgM
2. Hepatitis A RNA [blood and stool]
Acute hepatitis A treatment?
Supportive.
Fulminant in <1%, may need liver transplant
Complications of Hep A?
Prolonged cholestatic hepatitis
–> Lasts >12 weeks
–> Occurs in <5%
Resolves spontaneously.
Phases of lab positivity with Hep A? [5]
- Viremia [0-6 wks]
- HAV in stool [1-5 wks]
- IgM starts being made wk 1
- AST elevation [2-10 wks]
- IgG starts around week 2-3
How many hep b genotypes are there?
10 [A-J]
How long can Hep B live outside the body?
1 week.
Presentation of acute hepatitis B
70% subclinical
Rarely fulminant hepatitis
Jaundice in 30%, fulminant in 0.1%
Treatment of acute hepatitis B
Supportive unless fulminant or HIV co-infection.
Likelihood acute Hep B will become chronic?
- > 90% of infected neonates
- 25% of 1-5 year olds
- <5% of adults
Extrahepatic manifestations of chronic hep B [2]
- Polyarteritis nodosa
2. Renal disease
What is precore and core promoter mutations?
Causes HBeAg production to be reduced or prevented
Infectious virions are still produced
What is the immune tolerant phase of chronic hep B
- High levels of HBV replication
- NO evidence of active liver damage
- Lasts 10-30 years
What is the immune clearance [immune active] phase of chronic hep B
- Increased rate of spontaneous HBeAG clearance with HBeAb seroconversion
- Exacerbations of active hepatitis with raised ALT
What is the inactive carrier state of chronic hep B?
- HBV DNA undetectable
- No liver disease
- May reactivate with immune compromise.
- Consider HBV cAb if immune compromising medications are needed
What is reactiviation HBeAg negative chronic hep B?
- Active HBV replication with active liver disease
What does Anti-HBc IgM represent?
Recent infection [<6 months]
Interpretation of +surface antigen, +core IgG, +envelope antigen, +/- envelope antibody, HBV DNA high, ALT low or normal.
Chronic infection, immune tolerant
Interpretation of +surface antigen, +core IgG, +/-eAg, +/- eAb, HBV DNA variable, HIGH ALT
Chronic infection, immune active [consider treatment]
Interpretation of +surface antigen, +core IgG, +eAg, +eAb, low HBV DNA, HIGH ALT.
Chronic infection - seroconverting.
Interpretation of +surface antigen, +core IgG, +eAb, low HBV DNA, LOW ALT.
Chronic infection, inactive carrier.
Interpretation of +surface antigen, +core IgG, +eAb, variable HBV DNA, HIGH ALT.
Chronic infection reactivating. [consider treatment].
Interpretation of +Core IgG, all else negative. HBV negative, ALT normal.
Resolved infection, at risk for reactivation.
When should hepatitis B be treated?
If ALT is increased.
What is the most effective therapies?
Entecavir, tenofovir
What might result in fulminant HBV reactivation in an HIV patient?
Discontinuation of tenofovir.
What HBV treatment has high resistance rates?
Lamivudine [30%]
How does HCV treatment effect chronic HBV infection?
Treating HCV might cause HBV reactivation and flares of hepatitis. May result in death or transplant.
Reactivation usually occurs at week 8 of HCV treatment.
How long should chronic HBV be treated?
Life long. 75% with get control of their disease if HBeAg +, about 90% get control of HBeAg negative
Incidence of cirrhosis in chronic HBV
300 per 100,000 person years.
What HBV genotype is most likely to cause cirrhosis?
Genotype C
Who with HBV should be screened for HCC?
- ALL with cirrhosis
- Asian males 40 and older
- Asian females 50 and older
- Sub-Saharan Africans 20 and older
- Those with HCC history.
How often should HCC screening be done?
Every 6 months with US +/- AFP.
Highest risk for HCV?
- IVDU
- MSM [receptive]
- Receipt of blood products before 1990
How many genotypes of HCV?
6
Which HCV genotype is most common in US?
1
Presentation of acute HCV
- Most are asymptomatic
- Rarely causes fulminant hepatitis
Jaundice in 20-30%
Treatment of acute HCV?
- Supportive
- Monitor for recovery
- More likely to clear if symptomatic OR acquired at birth.
Rate of development of chronic hepatitis C in an adult?
50-80%