Gastroenterology & Hepatology — Flashcards

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

Those at high risk of Hepatitis A (e.g. close contact) can be offered a _____

Patients with hepatitis A should excluded from work, school, or nursery _____ after onset of jaundice or 7 days after symptom onset if no history of jaundice

Hint: time

Most patients with acute hepatitis B present _____; but can present with jaundice, RUQ pain, & nausea + vomiting

Hepatitis A prodromal phase lasts _____ & presents with flu-like illness, nausea & vomiting, with RUQ pain

Hint: time range

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

Hepatitis A incubation period is ~ _____

Hepatitis A prognosis = _____

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

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

Hint: time