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1
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4 phases of infectious hepatitis

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1) Viral replication phase
2) Prodromal phase
3) Icteric phase
4) Convalescent phase

2
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Phase wherein patient is asymptomatic but serologic and enzyme markers of hepatitis are present

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Viral replication phase

3
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Phase wherein patient presents with gastroenteritis-like symptoms

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Prodromal phase

4
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Phase wherein patient may note dark-colorer urine, pale stools, icterisia, and RUQ pain; on PE, hepatomegaly may be appreciated

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Icteric phase (usually within 10 days of initial symptoms)

5
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Symptoms, including icterus, resolve, and liver enzymes return to normal

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Convalescent phase

6
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Serum marker required for the diagnosis of acute hepatitis B infection

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Anti HBcAg IgM

7
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Hallmark of acute viral hepatitis

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Striking elevation in serum transaminase activity, especially ALT (up to >100-fold)

8
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Important diagnostic test for hepatitis per phase: Incubation

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HBsAg

9
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Important diagnostic test for hepatitis per phase: Prodrome/acute disease

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HBsAg (Anti-HBc)

10
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Important diagnostic test for hepatitis per phase: Early convalescence phase

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Anti-HBc

11
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Important diagnostic test for hepatitis per phase: Late convalescence phase

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Anti-HBs (anti HBc)