Viral Hepatitis: Definition and Clinical Presentation

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Which virus accounts for only 1-2% of viral hepatitis cases?

  • Epstein–Barr virus
  • Cytomegalo virus
  • Hepatitis B virus
  • Yellow fever virus (correct)

What percentage of Fulminant Hepatitis cases are caused by viral hepatitis?

  • 50%
  • 30%
  • 70% (correct)
  • 60%

What is the severe form of hepatic failure with extensive necrosis of the liver called?

  • Hepatic encephalopathy
  • Fatty liver disease
  • Chronic hepatitis
  • Acute liver failure (correct)

Which virus is NOT mentioned as a cause of viral hepatitis in the text?

<p>Hepatitis F virus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country's study showed 56% of Fulminant Hepatitis cases were due to Paracetamol (PA)?

<p>UK (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Viral Hepatitis

  • Hepatitis A virus accounts for only 1-2% of viral hepatitis cases.
  • Viral hepatitis causes 40% of Fulminant Hepatitis cases.

Fulminant Hepatitis

  • Fulminant Hepatitis is a severe form of hepatic failure with extensive necrosis of the liver.

Hepatotoxicity

  • A study in the United States showed 56% of Fulminant Hepatitis cases were due to Paracetamol (PA).

Viral Hepatitis Causes

  • Hepatitis E virus is not mentioned as a cause of viral hepatitis in the text.

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