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Viral Hepatitis Flashcards

1
Q

How is hepatitis A spread?

A

Faeco-oral

Poor hygiene/overcrowding

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2
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Hepatitis A is associated with gay men having sex and IV drug users. True/False?

A

True

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3
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Does hepatitis A produce chronic infection?

A

No

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Which age group has peak incidence of symptoms associated with hepatitis A?

A

Older children - young adults

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5
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How is hepatitis A confirmed in the lab?

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Serology (clotted blood)

Hep A IgM

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6
Q

Hepatitis E is more common than hepatitis A in the UK. True/False?

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True

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7
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How is hepatitis E spread?

A

Faeco-oral
Zoonosis
Person-person in immunocompromised/tropics

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8
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Hepatitis D is only found with hepatitis B infection. True/False?

A

True

Exacerbates hepatitis B infection

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9
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How is hepatitis B spread?

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Blood-blood

Sex

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10
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Hep B s Ag is present in all hepatitis B -infected individuals. True/False?

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True

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11
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HBsAg present for 4 months indicates chronic infection. True/False?

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False

Present for > 6 months in chronic infection

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12
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Which hepatitis B markers are usually present in highly infectious individuals?

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Hep B e Ag

Hep B virus DNA

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13
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Presence of anti-Hep B IgG indicates acute infection. True/False?

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False

Presence of anti-Hep B IgM indicates acute infection

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14
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How is hepatitis C spread?

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Blood-blood

Sex (although not as easily as hepatitis B)

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15
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Are antivirals given in acute hepatitis?

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No

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16
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Liver cancer is a contraindication for hepatitis treatment. True/False?

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True

17
Q

List antivirals used to treat chronic hepatitis infection

A

Adefovir
Entecavir
Tenofovir

18
Q

How is interferon-alpha administered?

A

Injection as peginterferon

19
Q

Peginterferon produces flu-like side effects. True/False?

A

True

20
Q

What are the two options for hepatitis B treatment?

A
  1. Peginterferon alone

2. Antiviral therapy

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