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What is the average incubation period for Hepatitis C?
What is the average incubation period for Hepatitis C?
- 50 days (correct)
- 160 days
- 30 days
- 15 days
Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transmission for Hepatitis C?
Which of the following is NOT a common mode of transmission for Hepatitis C?
- Needle sticks
- Sharing needles
- Sexual contact
- Casual handshaking (correct)
What potential health issue may increase with frequent occurrences of Hepatitis C?
What potential health issue may increase with frequent occurrences of Hepatitis C?
- Chronic liver disease (correct)
- Kidney failure
- Gallbladder stones
- High blood pressure
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Hepatitis C?
Which symptom is NOT typically associated with Hepatitis C?
What may occur to the spleen in cases of Hepatitis C?
What may occur to the spleen in cases of Hepatitis C?
Flashcards
Hepatitis C Transmission
Hepatitis C Transmission
Hepatitis C can be spread through contact with contaminated blood, such as through shared needles or sexual contact.
Hepatitis C Incubation Period
Hepatitis C Incubation Period
The time it takes for symptoms to appear after infection with Hepatitis C ranges from 15 to 160 days, with an average of 50 days.
Frequent Hepatitis C
Frequent Hepatitis C
Frequent Hepatitis C infection increases the risk of long-term liver damage, including cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Hepatitis C Symptom – Jaundice
Hepatitis C Symptom – Jaundice
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Hepatitis C Symptom – Enlarged Liver
Hepatitis C Symptom – Enlarged Liver
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Study Notes
Hepatitis C Transmission
- Hepatitis C is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact.
- Sexual contact can transmit Hepatitis C.
- Sharing needles also transmits Hepatitis C.
- Needle sticks can transmit Hepatitis C.
Incubation Period
- The incubation period for Hepatitis C ranges from 15 to 160 days.
- The average incubation period is 50 days.
Complications
- Frequent Hepatitis C infections increase the risk of chronic liver disease.
- Chronic liver disease can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Symptoms
- Symptoms may or may not occur.
- Jaundice is a possible symptom.
- The liver may be tender and enlarged.
- The spleen may be enlarged.
- There may be weakness.
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