Semana 3 - Liver disease Flashcards
1
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Acute infection in hepatitis A and E
A
- Jaundice, RUQ pain and hepatomegaly
- Nausea, vomiting and anorexia
- Fever and malaise
- Elevated AST and ALT
1
Q
Transmission of hepatitis A and E
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Fecal oral
2
Q
Virus that causes hepatitis A
A
Picornavirus
3
Q
Virus that causes hepatitis E
A
Hepevirus
4
Q
How would the serology results look in a patient that has hep A?
A
- Anti-HAV IgM: acute infection
- Anti-HAV IgG: vaccination prior to infection
5
Q
Does the vaccine card include the Hepatitis A vaccine?
A
No, USA provides it to ppl who are traveling
6
Q
Where tf can you get hepatitis A?
A
- Daycare
- By eating shellfish
- Travel
7
Q
How does hepatitis A present?
A
- Adults: jaundice
- Bbys: subclinical disease
8
Q
How does Hepatitis E affect pregnant women?
A
- Causes fulminant liver failure
- Highly mortal
9
Q
Hepatitis E transmission
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Agua marrana (waterborne)
10
Q
Virus that causes Hepatitis B
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Hepadnavirus
11
Q
Transmission of hepatitis B
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- Sexual
- Perinatal
- Parenteral
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