pedo hepato Flashcards
Hepatitis A (HAV) Incubation period
Incubation period: 2-6 weeks
Hepatitis A (HAV) Diagnostic test
Diagnostic test: Anti-HAV IgM
Hepatitis B (HBV) Incubation period
Incubation period: 2-6 months
Hepatitis B (HBV) Diagnostic test
Diagnostic test: HBsAg, Anti-HBc IgM
Hepatitis C (HCV) Incubation period
Incubation period: 1-5 months
Hepatitis C (HCV) Diagnostic test
Diagnostic test: Anti-HCV, HCV RNA by PCR
Hepatitis D (HDV) Incubation period
Incubation period: 3 - 6 weeks
Hepatitis D (HDV) Diagnostic test
Diagnostic test: Anti-HDV
Hepatitis E (HEV) Incubation period
Incubation period: 2-9 weeks
Hepatitis E (HEV) Diagnostic test
Diagnostic test: Anti-HEV
What is the most common stage of acute hepatitis and how long does it last?
Icteric hepatitis, lasting 2-4 weeks.
What are the early manifestations of acute hepatitis that typically disappear by the icteric stage?
Fever, vomiting, headache, and malaise.
What symptom persists during the icteric stage but not the earlier stage?
Anorexia.
How does urine color change during the last 1-3 days of the pre-icteric stage?
Urine becomes dark due to bilirubinemia.
What are the three main signs of the icteric stage?
Jaundice, dark urine, and clay-colored stool.
What physical exam finding is associated with the icteric stage?
Enlarged and tender liver.
What type of hepatitis presents without jaundice, and what are some common symptoms in infants?
Anicteric hepatitis, with symptoms like anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and colic.
What is the least common but most serious complication of acute hepatitis, and what is its mortality rate?
Fulminant hepatitis, with a 70% mortality rate.
What is the main diagnostic test for acute hepatitis A?
Anti-HAV IgM.
What are the two main transmission routes for hepatitis B and C?
Parenteral (blood or body fluids) and sexual.
What type of hyperbilirubinemia is usually seen in acute hepatitis?
Direct or mixed.
How high can AST and ALT levels be in acute hepatitis?
Up to 10 times normal.
Can bilirubin be detected in the urine during acute hepatitis?
yes, indicating kidney involvement.
What’s the critical bilirubin level for diagnosing acute hepatic failure?
Above 10 mg/dL (may reach 20 mg/dL in severe cases).
To what extent can transaminases be elevated in acute hepatic failure?
10-100 times normal, indicating massive liver cell damage.
hy is serum albumin low in acute hepatic failure?
Due to impaired synthesis by the damaged liver.
What INR values raise suspicion of acute hepatic failure?
INR > 2 or 1.5-1.9 with encephalopathy.
What does a high blood ammonia level indicate in acute hepatic failure?
Impaired detoxification by the liver.
What acid-base imbalance is common in acute hepatic failure?
Metabolic acidosis due to lactic acid buildup.