Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

Hepatitis A prognosis = _____

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

Hepatitis B serology: HbsAg _____ Anti-HBs +ve Anti-HBc -ve = previous vaccination

Hepatitis A incubation period is ~ _____

Hepatitis A resolution phase lasts up to _____ & can presents with malaise & hepatic tenderness

Hint: time

Hepatitis A serology with +ve HAV-IgM & +ve HAV-IgG indicates _____

LFTs for hepatitis A will show: _____ ALT & AST Normal or ↑ bilirubin Normal or ↑ PT

Hepatitis A clinical features can be split up into phases: _____ Icteric (2 weeks): Jaundice (80%), cholestasis (dark urine & pale stools), pruritus Resolution: Period of recovery up to 6 months

What is the mainstay management of Hepatitis A? _____

Hepatitis B serology: _____ is positive when there is previous or current infection