viral hepatitis Flashcards
viral inflammation of what structures make sure of viral hepatitis?
Lobes of liver & Portal tract
what activity in viral hepatitis leads to inflammation of the liver?
apoptosis of hepatocytes.
what three viruses cause viral hepatitis?
Hepatitis virus, Epstein-Barr Virus, Cytomegalo virus.
what enzyme is predominant in viral hep?
Alanine aminotransferase.
Hep A is spread by what route?
Fecal-Oral; Uncooked meat and h2O
Which Hep is mostly found in Travellers?
Hepatitis A
What is the route of transmission of Hep E?
Fecal-Oral; Undercooked Seafood and H2O
Which Hep is fatal during pregnancy as it progresses to cirrhosis?
Hep E
What is the test to run for Hep C ?
HCV-RNA test
Route of transmission for Hep C?
Blood, childbirth, Sex
Which Hep is most dangerous as age is lowered?
Hep B
what is the antigen test to run for active inflammation of Hep B?
HB āEā Antigen test.