what are the 3 main hepatitis viruses we learned about?
Hep A (HAV) Hep B (HBV) Hep C (HCV)
what does hepatotrophic mean?
systemic infection that primarily affect the liver
the hepatitis viruses are all RNA — except _____ is a DNA virus
Hep B
HAV, HBV, or HCV: which one(s) will produce a chronic infection
B and C
HAV, HBV, or HCV: which one(s) have immunizations to prevent them
A and B has immunizations
HAV, HBV, or HCV:
which one’s source is feces
A
HAV, HBV, or HCV: which one(s) has a high risk via sexual transmission
A and B
not impossible with C tho
HAV, HBV, or HCV: which one(s) has primary prevention that includes handwashing
A (why handwashing signs in bathrooms of restaurants)
HAV, HBV, or HCV: which one(s) has high risk via IV drug use
B and C
HAV, HBV, or HCV:
which one has a high occupational risk
B
HAV, HBV, or HCV: which one(s) is usually acute and then resolves
A
Risk Groups for HAV:
People that should get HAV vaccine:
-age 1
-who live in area with high incidence of HAV
(or people who travel to places with high/intermed rates of HAV)
-chronic liver disease
- clotting factor disorders
what are the Hep A vaccines that are available?
Havrix
Vaqta
Twinrix (A and B combo)
Hep A vaccines? inactiavted or live vaccine?
inactivated— ok in pregnancy
Routine vaccination is not needed for what people for Hep A?
food service workers sewage workers health care workers children < 12 months old (bc vaccine not approved for them) child care attendees
HAV, HBV, or HCV:
which one is classified as a picornavirus?
A
HAV, HBV, or HCV:
classified as hepadnavirus?
B!!
B is only one that is DNA based (DNA in the name..)
Is this a way that Hep B an be transmitted?
food/water
no
Is this a way that Hep B an be transmitted?
injection drug use
yes
Is this a way that Hep B an be transmitted?
breastfeeding
no (unlike HIV)
Is this a way that Hep B an be transmitted?
mother-child transmission
yes
Is this a way that Hep B an be transmitted?
sharing razors/toothbrushes
yes
HBV Serologic Markers:
what does HBsAg stand for?
hepatitis B surface antigen