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Viral hepatitis Flashcards

1
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Enveloped, circular, partially dsDNA virus of the Hepadnaviridae family

A

HBV

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2
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Marker of HBV envelope seen in serum, used for diagnosis

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HBsAg

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3
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Marker of HBV not seen in the serum, but seen in the liver

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HBcAg

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4
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HBV core associated antigen seen in serum

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HBeAg

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5
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HBV trans-activator of replication

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HBxAg

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6
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Forms of HBV

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Dane particle
Spherical forms
Tubular forms

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7
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Baltimore class VII replication type

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DNA genome replicated via an RNA intermediate

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8
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Incubation period of HBV

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45-180 days, average of 60-90

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9
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HBV markers positive in immune tolerant phase

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HBeAg
HBsAg
High levels of HBV DNA

Minimal rise in LFTs

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10
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First phase of HBV infection characterized

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Immune tolerant phase

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11
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Second phase of HBV infection

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Immune active phase

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12
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HBV markers seen in immune active phase

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High levels of HBV DNA
HBsAg
HBeAg converted to Anti-HBe (IgM)

Increased LFTs

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13
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Third phase of HBV infection

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Immune control phase

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14
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HBV markers seen in immune control phase

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Anti-HBe (IgM)
HBV DNA low or undetectable
HBeAg negative
HBsAg

Normal LFTs

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15
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Forth phase of HBV infection

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Immune clearance phase

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16
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HBV markers seen in immune clearance phase

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HBeAg negative
Anti-HBe (IgM)
HBV DNA high
HBsAg

Increased LFTs

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17
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When is HBsAg spot test able to be detected in serum and what does it indicate?

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1-10 wks after exposure

Infectivity

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18
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Marker present during the entire duration of acute HBV

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HBsAg

19
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Marker present during acute, chronic, and carrier states of HBV

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HBeAg

20
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What is indicated by present of IgM anti-HBc in serum?

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Acute infection

21
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What is indicated by Anti-HBs in serum?

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Immunity to HBV

22
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What is indicated by IgG anti-HBc in serum?

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Marker of past or chronic infection

23
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What specific antibody is used as marker for reduced replication of HBV?

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Anti-HBe

24
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Antivirals used for treating chronic HBV

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Lamivudine
Entecavir
Telbivudine
Tenofovir

25
Q

Active immunization against HBV and schedule

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Recombinant HBsAg vaccine

Given at 0, 1, and 6 mos

26
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Passive immunization for HBV vaccine

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Human immunoglobulin given within 1 wk of exposure

27
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What HBV vaccine is given to neonates of HBV positive mothers?

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Passive immunization with human immunoglobulin

Combined

28
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How many doses of the combined HBV vaccine are given?

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3

29
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Treatment for HBV contaminated materials

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10% bleach

30
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Spherical, enveloped, positive sense ssRNA virus of Flaviviridae family. Genotype 1a is major seen in US.

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HCV

31
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Predominant symptom of HCV infection

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Chronic fatigue

32
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Binds to CD81 antigen or LDL receptor on hepatocytes via E2 glycoprotein, leading to chronic disease.

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HCV

33
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Prodromal phase of HCV

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6-7 wks after exposure

34
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Viremia phase of HCV

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1-3 wks up to 4-6 mos

35
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Extrahepatic manifestations of HCV

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Essential mixed cryoglobulinemia
Porphyria cutanea retarda
Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis

36
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Defective virus with negative sense ssRNA

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HDV

37
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Family of HAV

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Picornaviridae

38
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Incubation period of HAV

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2-6 wks

39
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How HAV travels to liver?

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Via portal V

40
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Gold standard for diagnosing HAV

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Anti-HAV IgM by ELISA or RIA

41
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Post-exposure prophylaxis for HAV

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Anti-HAV antibody within 2 wks

42
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HAV vaccine type

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Killed HAV

43
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Family and genus of HEV

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Family Hepeviridae
Genus Hepevirus

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