Viral Hepatitis C Flashcards
1
Q
What type of virus is hepatitis c
A
Blood borne virus
2
Q
What is the structure of hep c
A
Single stranded RNA
Viral glycoproteins E1 and E2
Envelope
Nucleocapsid
3
Q
What is the transmission of hep c by
A
Iv drug use People from endemic area Haemophilliacs Blood donors Health care worker Sexual partner of HCV Offspring of HCV infected mum
4
Q
How many genotypes of does HCV have
A
6
5
Q
Can hep c develop into chronic infection
A
Yes
6
Q
What happens when the hep c infects the liver if chronic
A
Liver cirhosiss that can develop into liver failure or liver cancer
7
Q
Can hep c be symptomatic
A
It is often asymptomatic and is not noticed until the person develops liver cirrhosis
8
Q
What is the treatment of hep c by
A
Interferon
Ribavirin
9
Q
Which HCV genotype respond better to interferon
A
Type 2 and 3
