10 Questions
Which type of hepatitis is characterized by elevated bilirubin in plasma causing yellowing of the skin/mucosa?
Hepatitis A
When does acute viral hepatitis typically present with prodromal symptoms such as malaise, headache, and anorexia?
Within 1-2 weeks of infection
Which type of hepatitis is caused by an RNA Picornavirus?
Hepatitis A
Which liver enzyme shows a disproportionate increase in acute viral hepatitis relative to ALP and GGT?
ALT
What is a common symptom of acute viral hepatitis?
Jaundice
In what conditions does the Hepatitis A Virus survive, as mentioned in the text?
70C for 10 mins
What is the most common mode of transmission of the Hepatitis A Virus in developed countries?
Person to person
What is a notable characteristic of many cases of Hepatitis A infection in the UK?
Asymptomatic infections
Which group had an outbreak of Hepatitis A from 2016-2018 in the EU?
Men who have sex with men (MSM)
What age group is indicated to have experienced jaundice due to Hepatitis A infection?
>14 years
Learn about the pathophysiology, transmission, clinical features, and diagnosis of viral hepatitis agents such as hepatitis A, B, C, and E. This lecture covers common causes, epidemiology, symptoms, and investigations of viral infections in the gastrointestinal tract.
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