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What is the primary mode of transmission of Hepatitis A?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Hepatitis A?
- Contaminated food and water (correct)
- Vertical transmission from mother to fetus
- Vector-borne transmission
- Direct contact with an infected person
What is the longest duration of Hepatitis A viral shedding in feces?
What is the longest duration of Hepatitis A viral shedding in feces?
- 1 month after symptoms appear
- 2 weeks after symptoms appear
- 2 weeks before symptoms appear
- 3 months after symptoms appear (correct)
What is the main advantage of Hepatitis A vaccination?
What is the main advantage of Hepatitis A vaccination?
- Provides lifelong immunity (correct)
- Reduces the severity of symptoms
- Eliminates the need for booster shots
- Prevents transmission to others
What is the most common complication of Hepatitis A?
What is the most common complication of Hepatitis A?
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What is the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis for Hepatitis A?
What is the recommended post-exposure prophylaxis for Hepatitis A?
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Study Notes
Hepatitis A Transmission and Complications
- Primary mode of transmission of Hepatitis A is through fecal-oral route, where the virus is ingested through contaminated food, water, or direct contact with an infected person.
- The longest duration of Hepatitis A viral shedding in feces is up to 2 weeks before the onset of symptoms and up to 2 weeks after the onset of jaundice.
Hepatitis A Vaccination
- Main advantage of Hepatitis A vaccination is that it provides long-term protection against the virus.
Hepatitis A Complications
- The most common complication of Hepatitis A is relapsing hepatitis, which occurs in approximately 10-15% of cases.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Recommended post-exposure prophylaxis for Hepatitis A is the administration of immune globulin (IG) or Hepatitis A vaccine, which can prevent or reduce the severity of infection if given within 2 weeks of exposure.
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This quiz covers the transmission, vaccination, and complications of Hepatitis A, a viral liver disease. Learn about the modes of transmission, duration of viral shedding, and post-exposure prophylaxis.
