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Viral Hepatitis Flashcards

1
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How is hepatitis A spread?

A

faecal-oral, water supplies

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2
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis A virus?

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flu-like self-limiting phase +/- jaundice
IgG Abs for life
can become fulminent but rare

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3
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How do you treat hepatitis A virus?

A

supportive
avoid alcohol
interferon alpha may be used

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4
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What is the incubation period of hepatitis A virus?

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2-6wks

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How is Hepatitis B spread?

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IVDU, sexual intercourse, direct contact, blood products

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6
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Where is HBV endemic?

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China, Africa and the Mediterranean

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7
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How long is the incubation period for HBV?

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1-6 months

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What are the signs of HBV?

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hepatitis signs + joint stiffness

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9
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What is the treatment for HBV virus?

A

supportive
avoid alcohol
PEGinterferon alfa-2a

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10
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What kind of virus is hepatitis A?

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RNA virus

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What kind of virus is hepatitis B?

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DNA virus

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12
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What kind of virus id hepatitis C?

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RNA flavivirus

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13
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How is hepatitis C virus spread?

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sexual contact, acupuncture

IVDU blood transfusion

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What are the complications of HBV?

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fulminent hepatic failure,
HCC (10-60x increase)
chronic hepatitis
Glomerulonephritis

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How is HCV treated?

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PEGinterferon alfa-2a + ribavirin

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