Types of hepatitis
HEPATITIS - symptoms
How To Diagnose Hepatitis?
Treatment
Main Prevention Measures for Hepatitis B and C
Hepatitis in Pregnant Women
Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis
Management of patients with hepatitis B and C infection in dental office
The primary treatment goals for patients with hepatitis B (HBV) infection are to prevent progression of the disease, particularly to cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Risk factors for progression of chronic HBV include the following :
Persistently elevated levels of HBV DNA and, in some patients, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), as well as the presence of core and precore mutations seen most commonly in HBV genotype C and D infections
Male sex
Older age
Family history of HCC
Alcohol use
Elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
Coinfection with hepatitis D (delta) virus (HDV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A synergistic approach of suppressing viral load and boosting the patient’s immune response with immunotherapeutic interventions is needed for the best prognosis. The prevention of HCC often includes the use of antiviral treatment using pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) or nucleos(t)ide analogues.
HBV infection can be self-limited or chronic. No specific therapy is available for persons with acute hepatitis B; treatment is supportive.
At the end of the session, the students shall be able to
Describe the HIV AIDS introduction, epidemiology of HIV AIDS, diagnosis of HIV AIDS, treatment of HIV AIDS and prevention control of HIV AIDS.
Types of hepatitis
HEPATITIS - symptoms
How To Diagnose Hepatitis?
Treatment
Main Prevention Measures for Hepatitis B and C
Hepatitis in Pregnant Women
Oral Manifestations of Hepatitis
Management of patients with hepatitis B and C infection in dental office
The primary treatment goals for patients with hepatitis B (HBV) infection are to prevent progression of the disease, particularly to cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Risk factors for progression of chronic HBV include the following :
Persistently elevated levels of HBV DNA and, in some patients, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), as well as the presence of core and precore mutations seen most commonly in HBV genotype C and D infections
Male sex
Older age
Family history of HCC
Alcohol use
Elevated alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)
Coinfection with hepatitis D (delta) virus (HDV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
A synergistic approach of suppressing viral load and boosting the patient’s immune response with immunotherapeutic interventions is needed for the best prognosis. The prevention of HCC often includes the use of antiviral treatment using pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) or nucleos(t)ide analogues.
HBV infection can be self-limited or chronic. No specific therapy is available for persons with acute hepatitis B; treatment is supportive.
At the end of the session, the students shall be able to
Describe the HIV AIDS introduction, epidemiology of HIV AIDS, diagnosis of HIV AIDS, treatment of HIV AIDS and prevention control of HIV AIDS.
Medical student study aid - List of viruses by family and by type of disease caused. Viruses are color-coded and organized by syndrome. Treatment information is included where available when chart was made.
Hepatitis: inflammation of the liver.
Causes of viral hepatitis:
Common:
Hepatitis A virus (HAV)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Hepatitis D virus (HDV)
Hepatitis E virus (HEV)
HBV-associated delta agent
3. A “ Infectious” “ Serum” Viral hepatitis Enterically transmitted Parenterally transmitted F, G, TTV ? other E NANB B D C Viral Hepatitis - Historical Perspectives
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7. Basic Features of Hepatitis Viruses Virus A B C D E Incubation Period* 4 (2-6) 8-12 (6-24) 6-9 (2-24) ? (2-10) 4-5 (2-9) Transmission fecal-oral parenteral parenteral parenteral fecal-oral * Weeks Chronic Infection No Yes Yes Yes No