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[4] Hepatitis B Flashcards

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What is hepatitis B?

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An infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV)

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What type of virus is HBV?

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A double-stranded DNA virus which replicates by reverse transcriptase

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How many people worldwide have hepatitis B?

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Over 350 million

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What proportion of the UK is thought to have hepatitis B?

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1 in 350

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How is hepatitis B transmitted?

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Parenterally via infected blood or body fluids

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What are the routes of transmission of HBV?

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  • Vaginal or anal intercourse
  • Sharing needles
  • Sharps injuries
  • Vertical transmission
  • Blood transfusion
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What is the effect of the HBV?

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Interferes with the functions of the liver by replicating in hepatocytes

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What causes damage to the liver in hepatitis B?

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Hosts immune response causing hepatocellular damage

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What are the risk factors for hepatitis B?

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  • IV drug use
  • Multiple sexual partners
  • MSM
  • Born in highly endemic region
  • Household contact with EBV
  • Infected with HIV or Hep C
  • Dialysis
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What are the two forms of hepatitis B infection?

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  • Acute infection

- Chronic infection

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How can acute hepatitis B infection present?

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  • Can be asymptomatic

- Can have acute viral hepatitis

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What are the features of acute viral hepatitis?

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  • General ill-health
  • Loss of appetite
  • Body aches
  • Mild fever
  • Dark urine
  • Progressive jaundice
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How long do the symptoms of acute viral hepatitis last?

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A few weeks and then gradually improves

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What can acute hepatitis occasionally lead to?

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Fulminant hepatitis

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What is the danger of fulminant hepatitis?

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It can be fatal

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What is chronic hepatitis B?

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A spectrum of disease characterised by the presence of detectable hepatitis B surface antigen (HbsAg) in the blood for longer than 6 months

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How can chronic hepatitis progress?

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  • Inactive
  • Liver fibrosis
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
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How can chronic hepatitis B be classified?

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  • e antigen positive

- e antigen negative

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What is the presence of hepatitis B e antigen associated with?

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  • Higher rates of viral replication

- Increased infectivity

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What are the potential symptoms of chronic hepatitis B?

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  • Fatigue
  • Anorexia
  • RUQ pain
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What investigations are used for hepatitis B?

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  • Serological markers
  • General liver investigations
  • Tests for Hep C and HIV
  • Screening for liver cancer
  • Staging investigations
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What are some general liver investigations?

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  • FBC
  • Bilirubin
  • Liver enzymes
  • Clotting
  • Ferritin
  • Lipid profile
  • Autoantibody screen
  • Caeruloplasmin
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What test can be used to screen for liver cancer?

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  • Ultrasonography

- Alpha-fetoprotein

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What are some hepatitis B staging investigations?

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  • Transient elastography

- Liver biopsy

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What can be used to determine a person's hepatitis B infection status?
Serological markers
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What are the serological markers looked at in hepatitis B?
- Surface antigen (HbsAg) - Core antibody (HbcAb) - Surface antibody (HbsAb)
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What are the serological markers of an acute infection?
- HbsAg +ve - HbcAb (IgM) +ve - HbsAb +ve/-ve
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What are the serological markers of a cleared hepatitis B infection?
- HbsAg -ve - HbcAb (IgG) +ve - HbsAb +ve
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What are the serological markers of a chronic hepatitis B infection?
- HbsAg +ve - HbcAb (IgG) +ve - HbsAb -ve
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What are the serological markers of a person vaccinated for hepatitis B?
- HbsAg -ve - HbcAb -ve - HbsAb +ve
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What general advise is given to patients with hepatitis B?
- Avoid unprotected sex until non-infectious - Give explanation of the condition and long-term health implications - Advise not to give blood - Avoid alcohol until liver enzymes normal
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Where can acute hepatitis B be treated?
In primary care unless seriously ill
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What are the main treatment options for acute hepatitis B?
Supportive management with fluids, anti-emetics and rest
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When is anti-viral treatment indicated in hepatitis B?
Fulminant hepatitis
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How is chronic hepatitis B cured?
There is no cure
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How is chronic hepatitis B managed?
Through life-long anti-virals to suppress replication
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Who may not require life-long anti-virals in chronic hepatitis B?
Those who are inactive carriers
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When do inactive carriers of hepatitis B not require antiviral treatment?
- Low viral load - Normal LFTs - Mild fibrosis
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What drug can be used to treat hepatitis B?
Peginterferon alfa-2a
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What is the action of peginterferon alpha-2a?
Stimulates the immune system to attack the virus
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What are the common side-effects of peginterferon alpha-2a?
Flu-like symptoms
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What is the main method of preventing hepatitis B?
Vaccination
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What is the hepatitis B vaccination?
A genetically engineered surface antigen
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How many doses of hepatitis B vaccine are provided to give coverage?
3 + boosters if required
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Who is the hepatitis B vaccine most effective in?
Younger people
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What is defined as a protective response to the hepatitis B vaccine?
≥10mlU/ml of anti-HB antibodies in the serum
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When is the hepatitis B vaccine routinely given?
To all babies at 8, 12, and 16 weeks
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Who is hepatitis B vaccine given to if not received as a baby?
Those at risk of hepatitis B or complications
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What are the potential complications of hepatitis B?
- Fulminant hepatic failure - Cirrhosis - Hepatocellular carcinoma - Cryoglobulinaemia - Membranous nephropathy - Polyarteritis nodosa
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What is the important public health consideration with hepatitis B?
It is a notifiable disease
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What is meant by hepatitis B being a notifiable disease?
All suspected cases should be reported to the local Health Protection Team via notification form
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Should a patient be told that the local health protection team is being notified of their hepatitis B?
Yes
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