Microbiology - GI and Liver Flashcards
1
Q
(3) diff ways to get HepB in US
A
vertical transmission (birth from + mother)
sex
IV drug use
2
Q
What does it necessarily mean if you have viral antiGEN in your blood?
A
it means you have the viral infection currently
v. having antiBODY, which may or may not mean you have active infection
3
Q
What type of vaccine is the Rotavirus vaccine? How is it administered?
A
live attenuated. Orally.
4
Q
Majority of gallstones are made up of? How will it show up on imaging?
A
cholesterol-based gallstones
canNOT be seen on XR, but WILL show up on U/S
5
Q
Of all the gastroenteritis-causing viruses, which is most likely to cause vomiting?
A
Norovirus (Calicivirus family)
