Hepatitis Flashcards
(32 cards)
Hepatitis
- Hepatitis is a viral infection of the liver associated w/ a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations from asymptomatic infection through icteric hepatitis to hepatic necrosis
Hepatitis
-Prodromal Phase
- Anorexia & Fatigue
- Nausea & Vomiting
- Malaise & headache
- Low grade fever
- Joint and muscle pain (Arthralgia & myalgia)
Hepatitis
-Icteric Phase
- RUQ abdominal pain
- Dark colored urine
- Diarrhea
- Jaundice
- Pruritus (itching)
Hepatitis
-DIagnostics
- ALT, AST, ALP, and Serum bilirubin INCREASED
- Albumin is DECREASED
- Hepatitis antibody and antigen present
Hepatitis
-Specific Diagnostics
- Liver biopsy to ID intensity of infection and degree of tissue damage
- Abdominal x-rays to visualize hepatomegaly, ascites, or spleen enlargement
Hepatitis A (Infectious Hepatitis) -Transmission
Fecal-oral via contaminated food, water, shellfish, or direct contact
Hepatitis A (Infectious Hepatitis) -Incubation
4 weeks
Hepatitis A (Infectious Hepatitis) -Prevention
- Good hand hygiene
- Not using contaminated water
- Vaccination
Hepatitis B (Serum Hepatitis) -Transmission
- Blood and body fluids
2. Perinatal
Hepatitis B (Serum Hepatitis) -Incubation
30-180 days
Hepatitis B (Serum Hepatitis) -Prevention
- Limit exposure to blood and body fluids
2. Vaccination
Hepatitis B (Serum Hepatitis) -Complications
- Chronic hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Liver cancer
Hepatitis C
-Transmission
- Blood and body fluids
Hepatitis C
-Incubation
14-180 days
Hepatitis C
-Prevention
- Limit exposure to blood and body fluids
2. Teach clients to avoid needle sharing
Hepatitis C
-Complications
- Chronic hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Liver cancer
Hepatitis D - Co-infection w/ Hepatitis B
-Transmission
- Blood and body fluids
2. Perinatal
Hepatitis D - Co-infection w/ Hepatitis B
-Incubation
30-180 days – Same as Hepatitis B
Hepatitis D - Co-infection w/ Hepatitis B
-Prevention
Hepatitis B vaccination
Hepatitis D - Co-infection w/ Hepatitis B
-Complications
- Chronic Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fulminant (rapidly progressive) Hepatitis
Hepatitis E
-Transmission
Fecal-oral
Hepatitis E
-Incubation
2-9 weeks
Hepatitis E
-Prevention
- Good hand hygiene
- Not using contaminated water
- Avoid raw foods
Hepatitis E
-Complications
- Severe in pregnant women