Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Flashcard 511: _____ hepatitis is rare (~0.5%) and causes jaundice, AMS, asterixis, cerebral oedema...

Answer: Fulminant

Flashcard 512: Hepatitis B can be transmitted during child birth due to infected bodily fluids (_____)

Answer: vertical transmission

Flashcard 513: If a case of hepatitis B is suspected then _____

Answer: notify public health

Flashcard 514: What initial investigations should be done for hepatitis A? _____

Answer: Hepatitis A serology (IgM anti-HAV) & LFTs

Extra: Hepatitis A is transmitted via the fecal-oral route. Diagnosis is confirmed by the presence of IgM anti-HAV. IgG anti-HAV indicates immunity (past infection or vaccination).

Flashcard 515: What initial investigations should be done for hepatitis B? _____

Answer: Hepatitis B serology, LFTs, & ultrasound

Flashcard 516: There are 3 main types of hepatitis B; _____ & Fulminant, Chronic

Answer: Acute

Flashcard 517: LFTs for hepatitis B will show: _____ ALT & AST Normal or ↑ bilirubin ↑ PT

Answer: Significantly ↑

Flashcard 518: Hepatitis A usually lasts < _____

Answer: 3 months

Flashcard 519: Hepatitis B is more commonly spread via _____ & sharing needles (IVDU)

Answer: sexual contact

Flashcard 520: Most patients with chronic hepatitis B present _____; but can present with symptoms of chronic liver disease as well as a PMH of acute hepatitis B

Answer: asymptomatically