Viral Hepatitis Flashcards

1
Q

what organisms are the most common causes of viral hepatitis

A

Hepatitis A,B,C,E

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2
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describe the transmission of Hepatitis A

A

faecal-oral

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3
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describe the clinical effect of Hepatitis A

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causes acute hepatitis, no chronic disease

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4
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what is the incidence of Hepatitis A

A

more in older children/young adults

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5
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what can all viral Hepatitis infections be confirmed by in a blood test

A

a bottle of blood with gold/yellow top

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6
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describe the control of Hep. A

A

manage hygiene and vaccine prophylaxis

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7
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describe the transmission of Hep. B

A

sex, mother to child or blood to blood

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8
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what can Hep. B be identified in the blood by

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Hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) or Hep B IgM

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9
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describe the control of Hep B

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minimise exposure, pre-exposure vaccines(at birth and as older child) and post-exposure vaccines used in UK

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10
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what are some of the possible outcomes of Hep B

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cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, asymptomatic(carrier),

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11
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what is chronic hepatitis defined as

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any hepatitis lasting longer than 6 months

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12
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describe the transmission of Hep C

A

similar to Hep B, sex, mother to child, blood to blood

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13
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describe the prevalence of chronic hepatitis with Hep C infection

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75% cases develop chronic hepatitis

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14
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describe the management of Hep C

A

there is no vaccine, minimise exposure

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