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Viral Hepatitis Flashcards

1
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How is hep A transmitted?

A

Faeco-oral (normally w/ travel history)

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Is hep A RNA/ DNA?

A

RNA

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Is hep A acute/ chronic?

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Acute

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How is hep B transmitted?

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Blood-borne

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5
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Is hep B RNA/ DNA?

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DNA

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6
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Is hep B acute/ chronic?

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Can be both

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7
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How is hep C transmitted?

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Blood-borne

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8
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Is hep C RNA/ DNA?

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RNA

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9
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Is hep C acute/ chronic?

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Can be both

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How is hep D transmitted?

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Blood-borne, combines w/ B

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11
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Is hep D RNA/ DNA?

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RNA

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12
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Is hep D acute/ chronic?

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Can be both

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13
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How is hep E transmitted? (3)

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Faeco-oral
Contaminated food/ water
Endemic in UK - found in undercooked pork

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14
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Is hep E RNA/ DNA?

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RNA

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15
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Is hep E acute/ chronic?

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Acute

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16
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Vaccines are available for which types of hepatitis? (2)

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Hep A (for travellers)
Hep B (immunisation)
17
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Which types of hepatitis are self-limiting? (2)

A

Hep A

Hep E

18
Q

How would you treat self-limiting hepatitis?

A

Supportive treatment

19
Q

What is the treatment for Hep B?

A

Pegylated interferon-alpha 2a = PEGASYS (stimulates immune response)

20
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What is the treatment for Hep C? (2)

A

Antiviral = velpatASVIR/ sofosBUVIR

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