Types of hepatitis

Question 1

Source of virus:

Answer 1

Hep A: Feces
Hep B: blood/blood derived body fluids
Hep C: blood/blood derived body fluids
Hep D: blood/blood derived body fluids
Hep E: feces

Question 2

Route of transmission:

-What is permucosal and percutaneous?

Answer 2

• Permucosal: contact with eyes, nose, mouth
• Percutaneous: by needle through skin

Hep A: fecal-oral
Hep B: percutaneous permucosal
Hep C: percutaneous permucosal
Hep D: percutaneous permucosal
Hep E: fecal oral

Question 3

Chronic infection?

Answer 3

Hep A: NO 
Hep B:yes
Hep C: yes
Hep D: yes
Hep E: NO

Question 4

Prevention:

Answer 4

Hep A: Pre/post exposure IMMUNIZATION
Hep B: Pre/post exposure IMMUNIZATION
Hep C: Blood donor screening; risk behavior modification
Hep D: Pre/post exposure IMMUNIZATION; HBV VACCINE; risk behavior modification
Hep E: ensure safe drinking water