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1
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Mode of transmission of HAV, HEV?

A

feco-oral (food transmitted)

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Mode of transmission of HBV, HCV?

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blood derived.

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3
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Pt with +ve anti-HBs and -ve all other HBV serology»>

A

Vaccination

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Pt with +ve anti-HBs, anti-HBc and -ve all other HBV serology»>

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Chronic HBV Inf

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5
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First marker appears in the blood»>

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surface antigen

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6
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Marker detected only by liver biopsy»>

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Hbc-Ag

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7
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Marker of highly infectivity»>

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e-Antigen

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8
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How to follow u Hepatitis infection?

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PCR

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9
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Acute cases hepatitis?

A

NO TTT

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10
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CHRONIC HEPATITIS:

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More than 6 months with +ve serology.

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11
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TTT of chronic HBV?

A

lamivudin, interferon.

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12
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Post- exposure prophylaxis of HBV:

History of previous vaccination?

A

reassure

Wash hand is the 1st step if needle puncture

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13
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First step:

If history of vaccination?

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reassure

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14
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If not vaccinated?
If Hep (+) for antibodies?
If (-) for antibodies = susceptible?
A

check immune status
reassure
vaccine and IVIG

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15
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If in the exam no option for checking the immune status?

A

go for vaccine and IVIG

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16
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Baby born to HBV mother what to do with baby?

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Vaccine and IVIG immediately to the newly born.

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17
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Chronicity of hepatitis B in adult in how many percent?

A

10-15%

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18
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Chronicity of hepatitis B in newly born is how many percent?

A

over 75 %

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19
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TTT of hepatitis B?

A

INTERFERON AND LAMIVUDINE

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20
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Main SE of interferon?

A

depression and fatigue

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21
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If depression occurred in Hep B tx, what to do?

A

stop interferon

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22
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Post- exposure prophylaxis of Hepatitis C:
First step?
Second step?

A

check base line immune status

serial labs for 6 months

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23
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If (+) for HCV antibodies?

IF HCV RNA (+)?

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NEXT STEP HCV RNA

start ttt

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24
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TTT of hepatitis C?

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interferon and ribavirin

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Chronicity of hepatitis C?
over 75%
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Counseling Q for pts with HCV inf: | Vaginal delivery?
Available
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Lactation in Hep C?
Available
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Sex in Hep C
Available but preferred to use condom.
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Best way to avoid hepatitis C?
avoid sharing razors.. imp
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Alcoholic + gynaecomastia + bilateral parotid swelling+ scrotal swelling?
= Alcoholic liver disease
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Best way to avoid neonatal Hep C infection ?
avoid scalp electrodes
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when to screen for hepatitis C in neonate?
18 months ( antibody)
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Pt returned from Thailand presents with fever, jaundice, RUQ abdominal pain. His lab shows increase in ALT, AST, normal AP… Dx:
HAV infection.
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Pt returned from Thailand presents with fever, jaundice, RUQ abdominal pain. His lab shows increase in ALT, AST, marked increase AP… Dx:
acute cholangitis.
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Pt returned from Thailand presents with fever, RUQ abdominal pain. His lab shows ++WBCs& normal ALT, AST, AP… Dx:
acute cholecystitis.
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Prophylaxis against HAV:
inactivated vaccine “4 Ws before travel”
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Most effective measure to control HAV epidemic at school?
control of food source | And vaccination
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Pt with liver cirrhosis, ascites develops abdominal pain, fever… Dx:
SPB.
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Inv of choice for SBP?
paracentesis (++ WBCs, >250 neutrophil)
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TTT of choice SBP?
IV cefotaxime
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Prevention of recurrence SBP?
TMP-SMX.
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Most accurate test of 1ry biliary cirrhosis?
AMA.
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Definitive TTT of 1ry biliary cirrhosis?
liver transplant.
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Pt with cirrhosis, choriform movement, personality changes: Dx:
wilson’s disease
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Best initial test of Wilsons?
-- ceruplasmin level& slit lamp exam of eye (kayser flischer ring)
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Most accurate test Wilsons?
liver biopsy
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TTT of choice wilsons?
penicillamine
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Best initial test of hemochromatosis?
trans-ferritin level or ferritin level… If both found in choice: transferritin level.
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If ferritin or transferrin high in hemochromatosis?
next step is gene analysis …vvvvvv imp
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Most accurate test in hemochromatosis?
liver biopsy.
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TTT of hemochromatosis
phlebotomy.
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Screening of hemochromatosis: Normal population: 1st step? 2nd step?
serum ferritin or better transferrin | if any of the above high do gene analysis
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Who to screen for hemochromatosis:
those with 1st degree relative with hemochromatosis.
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1st step of screening those that are predisposed?
HFE gene mutation
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When to test kids for hemochromatosis: ???
If both parents are carrier
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Pt with hemochromatosis known to have cirrhosis came with fever, abdominal pain… Dx:
SBP.
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Pt with obesity, DM, hyperlipidemia develops hepatomegaly... Dx:
NASH.
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Young non-smoker with emphysema, liver cirrhosis… Dx:
A1AT deficiency.
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Young non-smoker with pan-acinar emphysema:
U must survey his liver.
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Cause of hepatic encephalopathy in pt with cirhhosis:
increase ammonia level……next step is lactulose and enema
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MCC of liver cirrhosis in Australia:
alcoholic liver disease.
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TTT of emphysematous cholecystitis:
IV fluid, abs & emergent surgery.
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VVV imp notes: | Common cause of cirrhosis in Australia:
Alcohol
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Most common virus causing chronicity in adult?
C
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Most common virus causing chronicity in kids?
B
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Most common virus causing liver cancer?
B
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Most common virus to be transmitted after needle abrasion?
B
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Most common virus transmitted by food?
A
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Virus that can kill adult while very benign in kids?
A
70
Viruses transmitted by food?
A and E
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Virus that can kill pregnant women?
E
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Virus that is associated with hepatitis B?
D
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MC route of HBV transmission?
Perinatal
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Best inv of chronic hepatitis?
liver biopsy.
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MCC for the need of liver transplantation:
cirrhosis
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MCC disease cause need of liver transplant in Australia:?
alcoholic liver disease
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Pt on list for transplant, MCC that this pt may not be given the liver?
pt say he can’t stop drinking.
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HBV Vaccine
vaccine available & post- exposure prophylaxis also available.
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HCV Vaccine
NO vaccine available& NO post- exposure prophylaxis.
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Take care: | Most common virus causing Hepatic cancer?
B
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Most common toxin causing hepatic cancer?
aflatoxin
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Most common cause of hepatic cancer over all?
cirrhosis
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If bleeding varices: . VARICEAL BLEEDING MANAGEMENT: . The 1st step?
RESUSCITATION (normal saline )
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If you need blood:VARICEAL BLEEDING
packed RBC’s ( O- RH- low hemolysis), | 1st step to control bleeding………sengstaken tube
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Definitive ttt of VARICEAL BLEEDING | If failed?
band ligation | TIPS
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Pain in RT upper quadrant area, fever, jaundice + air fluid level in the biliary tree: Next step?
clostridium cholecystitis | iv fluid and antibiotics
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Definitive ttt cholecystitis
surgery

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