PPT-Viral Hepatitis Etiology

Acute hepatitis or liver inflammation can be the result of a number of infectious and noninfectious etiologies The six primary hepatotropic viruses hepatitis A to G differ in their . Most people with Hepatitis C dont know they are infected Baby boomers are 57375ve times more likely to have Hepatitis C Liver disease liver cancer and deaths from Hepatitis C are on the rise The longer people live with Hepatitis C the more likely HEPATITIS. Hepatitis. -Is inflammation of the liver. . (. itis. means inflammation and . Hepar. - Liver). Characterised. by irritation or swelling of liver cells(. hepatocytes. ). There are many forms of . History . In 1963, Dr Baruch . Blumberg. accidentally discovered an antigen that detected the presence of hepatitis B in blood samples.. Dr . Blumberg. and his team identified a strange antigen from a blood sample of an Austrian Aborigine.. Connie Tien. June 6, 2016. Objectives. Develop a basic understanding of the modes of transmission, clinical manifestations, and laboratory findings of hepatitis A, B, C. Know what serologies to order for acute versus chronic viral hepatitis A, B, C. Connie Tien. June 6, 2016. Objectives. Develop a basic understanding of the modes of transmission, clinical manifestations, and laboratory findings of hepatitis A, B, C. Know what serologies to order for acute versus chronic viral hepatitis A, B, C. A Webinar Hosted by. The National Harm Reduction Coalition. The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS. The Coalition for Positive Health Empowerment . New York, New York . Thursday, July 26, 2013. Dalya. Basil Hanna. Viral Hepatitis. Viral Hepatitis: . is a liver inflammation caused by five unrelated . hepatotropic. viruses . Hepatitis A. , . Hepatitis B. , . Hepatitis C. , . Hepatitis D. , and . Scenario. Confirmed. . hepatitis. . A*. . AND…. Classification. Rationale. Hepatitis. . C. . virus. . (HCV). . test. . conversion. *. . documented. Confirmed. . acute. . hepatitis. . C. ��HEPATITIS A��Page of s there a vaccine for hepatitis A?Yes, hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all children at 12 months of age. Anyone 12 months of age and older who The only way to know if you have Hepatitis B is to get tested. What is Hepatitis B?Hepatitis B can be a serious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis B virus. Acute Hepatitis Revised 12/2012 What are the symptoms of HCV infection? Approximately 20 percent of those exposed to HCV develop symptoms such as jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes), fatigue, dark 80 dress for CorEmine Parlak MD, Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Erzurum, Turkey eparlak1@yahoo.com Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) i What else do we need to know?Inform your immunization provider if you or your child has any health problems or allergies. Your immunization provider will give you a record of you or your child’s Cockburn Lecture Theatre, St Marys Hospital. Wednesday 22. nd. May . Prof Ashley Brown. Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust. The cost of NOT treating Viral Hepatitis. HBV. Everything you ever need to know .