hepatitis A

Question 1

definition of hepatitis

Answer 1

inflammation of the liver

Question 2

types

Answer 2

A
B
C
D
E
G

Question 3

hepatitis A

Answer 3

acute (not chronic infection)
cleared from the body
6 genotypes (1, 2, 3 affect humans)
incubation 2-7 weeks
low mortality
low relapse

Question 4

Sx of hep A

Answer 4

fever
malaise
abdo discomfort/upset
jaundice

Question 5

at risk of Hep A

Answer 5

over 50yrs

chronic liver disease

Question 6

causes

Answer 6

faecal oral route

poor sanitation

contaminated water & food

Question 7

treatment for hep A

Answer 7

Sx control