peds70 Flashcards
1
Q
hep e transmission
A
fecal-oral
2
Q
responsible for half of acute hep in young adults in developing countries
A
hep E
3
Q
type 1 autoimmune hepatitis
A
anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) or anti-smooth muscle antibody; more common than type 2
4
Q
type 2 autoimmune hepatitis
A
anti-liver kideny microsome antibody or anti-liver cytosol type 1 antibody
5
Q
would you do a liver bx if you suspect autoimmune hepatitis
A
yes, to evaluate for cirrhosis, to grade disease activity, and to exclude other diagnoses
