IMSE311 Viral Infections PDF
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This document provides information on Immunology and serology, specifically focusing on Viral Infections, including Hepatitis A. It discusses the markers and characteristics of the illness. This is a final exam.
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IMMUNONOLOGY AND SEROLOGY (IMSE311) TRANSBY: KHIANVILLEGAS l PROF: Mr. CARL RENZO AMBRAY, RMT, MSMLS FINALS Hepatitis A SEROLOGY OF VIRAL INFECTION...
IMMUNONOLOGY AND SEROLOGY (IMSE311) TRANSBY: KHIANVILLEGAS l PROF: Mr. CARL RENZO AMBRAY, RMT, MSMLS FINALS Hepatitis A SEROLOGY OF VIRAL INFECTION Infectious Hepatitis is caused by the HAV - PICORNAVIRIDAE - Hepatitis Virus HAV ANTIBODIES - HIV ▪ Marker of Acute Hepatitis A - Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) ▪ Peak: During First Mons. of - Dengue Virus IgM Anti-HAV Illness ▪ Declined: 6 to 12 Mons. Hepatitis Virus ▪ Solid-Phase Antibody Capture ELISA ▪ Result of Natural Infection or Immunization. IgG Anti-HAV ▪ Competitive Inhibition ELISA Test Hepatitis “Inflammation of the Liver” CAUSED BY: ▪ PRIMARY HEPATITIS VIRUSES HEPA A Markers of Infection ▪ CHEMICALS DRUGS 1. Early shedding of the virus in stool ▪ AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES 2. Appearance of IgM Anti-HAV with the onset of Viral Hepatitis: ALT>AST symptoms (icterus and increased liver enzyme levels) Noninfectious Hepatitis: ALT
