Viral Hepatitis Flashcards
1
Q
What serology results are found in Hepatitis B?
A
HBsAG
HBeAg
Anti-HBe
Anti-HBc
2
Q
Name three methods by which Hepatitis B can be spread
A
Sexual transmission
Blood
Mother to child
3
Q
How is Hep A spread?
A
Faecal-oral spread
4
Q
When are Anti-HBs present?
A
In immunity
5
Q
Transmission of Hep C similar to transmission of…
A
Hep B
6
Q
If a patient tests positive for hep C, how do you determine whether it’s an active infection or a past infection?
A
Test for Hep C virus RNA by PCR:
Negative - Past infection
Positive - Active infection
7
Q
Is there a vaccination for Hep C?
A
No
8
Q
Which other hepatitis virus is Hep D found with?
A
Hep B
9
Q
What method of transmission does Hep E have?
A
Faecal-oral spread
10
Q
Is there a vaccination for Hep E?
A
No
11
Q
How many months of infection define “chronic” infection?
A
6
