Viral Hepatitis Flashcards
what organisms are the most common causes of viral hepatitis
Hepatitis A,B,C,E
describe the transmission of Hepatitis A
faecal-oral
describe the clinical effect of Hepatitis A
causes acute hepatitis, no chronic disease
what is the incidence of Hepatitis A
more in older children/young adults
what can all viral Hepatitis infections be confirmed by in a blood test
a bottle of blood with gold/yellow top
describe the control of Hep. A
manage hygiene and vaccine prophylaxis
describe the transmission of Hep. B
sex, mother to child or blood to blood
what can Hep. B be identified in the blood by
Hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) or Hep B IgM
describe the control of Hep B
minimise exposure, pre-exposure vaccines(at birth and as older child) and post-exposure vaccines used in UK
what are some of the possible outcomes of Hep B
cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, asymptomatic(carrier),
what is chronic hepatitis defined as
any hepatitis lasting longer than 6 months
describe the transmission of Hep C
similar to Hep B, sex, mother to child, blood to blood
describe the prevalence of chronic hepatitis with Hep C infection
75% cases develop chronic hepatitis
describe the management of Hep C
there is no vaccine, minimise exposure
