Hepatitis

Definition : ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Types of Hepatitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

1. Toxic hepatitis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

2. Alcohol Hepatitis ,[object Object]

Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Incubation period : 15-50 days(ave: 28-30 days) Onset: Abrupt ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Symptoms : Fatigue Fever Abdominal pain Nausea Diarrhea Appetite loss Depression Jaundice Sharp pains in the right-upper quadrant of the abdomen Weight loss Itching

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],PREVENTION -Personal Hygiene -Water-supply -Animal Care -Active immunization (Havrix) -Passive immunization

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Mode of transmission: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Lab Exams ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Hepatitis B ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Treatment: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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4. Hepatitis D virus (HDV) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Incidence: common in Mediterranean countries, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and countries in the northern part of South America. In all, about 20 million people may be infected with HDV. Mode of Transmission: They have the same mode transmission as of the HBV. Person who are infected with HBV are susceptible to HDV infection. Incubation Period : unknown Onset: insidious Prevention: Hepatitis B vaccine

5. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Etiology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Etiology Exposure to hepatitis Virus Infection and inflammation of the liver Hepatocyte damage Necrosis of the part of the liver; alteration of liver function Diagram Persistence of the condition/ worsening R.I.P

Nursing Management ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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