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What is the cause of Hepatitis?
What is the cause of Hepatitis?
How is Hepatitis classified based on duration?
How is Hepatitis classified based on duration?
What characterizes acute Hepatitis?
What characterizes acute Hepatitis?
Which of the following viruses is a hepatotropic virus causing viral hepatitis?
Which of the following viruses is a hepatotropic virus causing viral hepatitis?
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Which virus is an infrequent cause of viral hepatitis?
Which virus is an infrequent cause of viral hepatitis?
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What is a common cause of non-hepatotropic viral hepatitis?
What is a common cause of non-hepatotropic viral hepatitis?
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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.