IM GI Flashcards
1
Q
HBsAg
A
active infection
2
Q
Anti-HBs
A
recovered or immunized
3
Q
Anti-HBc IgM
A
early marker of infection, positive in window period
4
Q
Anti-Hbc IgG
A
best marker for prior HBV
5
Q
HBeAg
A
high infectivity
6
Q
Anti-HBeAb
A
low infectivity (antiBody)
7
Q
HCV
A
chronic
cirrhosis
carcinoma
carrier
8
Q
HDV
A
dependent on HBV coinfection
9
Q
HEV
A
high mortality rate among pregnant (expectant) patients, epidemics
10
Q
Which Hepatitis have preventative vaccines available?
A
A & B
11
Q
Dx for alcoholic hepatitis
A
AST > ALT (2:1)
12
Q
Which Hep virus is associated with the highest risk of progression to chronic infection in adults?
A
Hep C
13
Q
What early tx can you use for Hep C?
A
Interferon alfa 2b reduces the risk of progression to chronic infection
14
Q
risk factors for Hep C
A
IV drug use
multiple sex partners
blood transfusions prior to 1992
15
Q
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