Viral hepatitis Flashcards
Sources of virus: Hepatitis B
Blood/Blood-derived body fluids
Sources of virus: Hepatitis A
Feces
Source of virus: Hepatitis C
Blood/Blood-derived body fluids
Sources of virus: Hepatitis D
Blood/Blood-derived body fluids
Sources of virus: Hepatitis E
Feces
Route of transmission
Hep A
Fecal-oral
Route of transmission
Hep B
Percutaneous/permucosal
Route of transmission
Hep C
Percutaneous/permucosal
Route of transmission
Hep D
Percutaneous/permucosal
Route of transmission
Hep E
Fecal-oral
Chronic infection
Hep A
Yes or no?
No
Chronic infection
Hep B
Yes or no?
Yes
Chronic infection
Hep C
Yes or no?
Yes
Chronic infection
Hep D
Yes or no?
Yes
Chronic infection
Hep E
Yes or no?
No
Prevention
Hep A
Pre/post-exposure immunization
Prevention
Hep B
Pre/post-exposure immunization
Prevention
Hep C
Blood donor screening: risk behavior modification
Prevention
Hep D
Pre/post-exposure immunization; risk behavior modification
Prevention
Hep E
Ensure safe drinking water
Hepatitis A
Incubation period
15-50 days
Mean:30
Hepatitis B
Incubation period
45-180 days
Average:60-90