Hepatitis Quiz
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What is the cause of Hepatitis?

  • Environmental pollution
  • Drug toxicity, immune diseases, and viruses (correct)
  • Genetic factors
  • Bacterial infection only
  • How is Hepatitis classified based on duration?

  • Acute if it resolves within one month, and chronic if it lasts longer than one month
  • Acute if it resolves within three months, and chronic if it lasts longer than three months
  • Acute if it resolves within six months, and chronic if it lasts longer than six months (correct)
  • Acute if it resolves within one year, and chronic if it lasts longer than one year
  • What characterizes acute Hepatitis?

  • It is always caused by viruses
  • It lasts longer than six months
  • It is asymptomatic
  • It resolves within six months (correct)
  • Which of the following viruses is a hepatotropic virus causing viral hepatitis?

    <p>HAV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is an infrequent cause of viral hepatitis?

    <p>Adenovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of non-hepatotropic viral hepatitis?

    <p>EBV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Hepatitis Causes

    • Hepatitis can be caused by viral infections, including hepatotropic viruses that specifically target the liver.

    Hepatitis Classification

    • Hepatitis can be classified based on duration into:
      • Acute Hepatitis: lasts for less than 6 months
      • Chronic Hepatitis: lasts for more than 6 months

    Acute Hepatitis

    • Characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms, including jaundice, fatigue, and abdominal pain.

    Hepatotropic Viruses

    • Hepatitis A virus (HAV) is a hepatotropic virus that causes viral hepatitis.
    • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a hepatotropic virus that causes viral hepatitis.
    • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a hepatotropic virus that causes viral hepatitis.
    • Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is a hepatotropic virus that causes viral hepatitis.
    • Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a hepatotropic virus that causes viral hepatitis.

    Infrequent Causes of Viral Hepatitis

    • Hepatitis G virus (HGV) is an infrequent cause of viral hepatitis.

    Non-Hepatotropic Viral Hepatitis

    • Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common cause of non-hepatotropic viral hepatitis.

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    Test your knowledge of Hepatitis with this quiz! Explore the causes, symptoms, and types of this inflammatory liver condition. Determine if you can distinguish between acute and chronic hepatitis and understand the various factors contributing to this disease.

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