Viral Hepatitis

Question 1

Jaundice is yellowish discoloration of the skin and mucous membrane due to raised bilirubin level in body fluids exceeding:

Answer 1

3mg/100ml

Question 2

Jaundice is also described as:

Answer 2

Icterus

Question 3

Three types of jaundice:

Answer 3

Pre-hepatic: malaria, G6P def.
Hepatic: viral hepatitis
Post-hepatic (cholestatic): also called obstructive jaundice