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1.] Hepatitis – A is an long known ” Infectious Hepatitis ” is an benign self – limited disease with an incubation period of about 14 – 45 days. 2.] Hepatitis – A is responsible for 20 – 25 % of clinical hepatitis in the developing countries of the world but the incidence of this disease in much lower in the developed countries. SPREAD OF THE HAV/ HEPATITIS – A :-
HEPATITIS – A VIRUS (HAV) :-
PATHOGENESIS :- Evidences that hepatitis caused by HAV has an immunologic basis comes from demonstration of following antibodies acting as serum makers for the hepatitis – A infection.
TREATMENT :- No specific treatment exists for hepatitis A. Your body will clear the hepatitis A virus on its own. In most cases of hepatitis A, the liver heals within six months with no lasting damage. Hepatitis A treatment usually focuses on keeping comfortable and controlling signs and symptoms. You may need to:
Certain drugs which are used in the treatment of hepatitis A are GamaSTAN S/ D and immune globulin intramuscular MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS :- 1.] In 2012, the hepatitis – A burden in the U.S. includes ? a. 1,562 illnesses b. 1,562 hospitalizations c. 1,562 deaths d. $ 1,562 2.] If you are infected with hepatitis – A virus, you will most likely become sick ? a. Within few hours b. Within 1 week c. Within 2 – 7 weeks c. Within 1 year 3.] Which of the following statement is true about hepatitis – A ? a. A person infected with hepatitis – A can spread the disease before symptom begin and up to 1 week after onset of jaundice b. A person infected with hepatitis – A cannot spread the disease to others c. A person infected with hepatitis – A can spread the disease only while experiencing symptoms. d. Children are very rarely infected with hepatitis – A and do not spread disease to others. 4.] Clinical diseases (hepatitis – A infection) symptom include sudden onset of ? a. Diarrhea b. Fever, Tiredness, Loss of appetite and Nausea c. Jaundice, Diarrhea and Vomiting d. Dark – colored urine, light colored feces and jaundice 5.] A few days after the first symptom begins, person suffering from hepatitis – A may begin to experience ? a. Diarrhea b. Jaundice, Diarrhea and Vomiting c. Dark – colored urine, light colored feces and jaundice d. Fever, Tiredness, Loss of appetite and Nausea 6.] Hepatitis – A is transmitted through ? a. Fecal – oral route, contaminated food, water of ice b. Causal contact c. Contact with infected animal d. Temperature/ time abused food where the virus was able to grow and multiply 7.] What is diameter of HAV virus ? a. 27 nm b. 27 mm c. 26 nm d. 28 nm 8.] HAV virus is which type of virus ? a. small, isosahedral, non – enveloped, double stranded RNA virus b. small, isosahedral, non – enveloped, single stranded RNA virus c. large, isosahedral, enveloped, single stranded RNA virus d. none of the above 9.] Which antibody appears in the serum at the onset of symptom of acute hepatitis – A ? a. IgG b. IgA c. IgM d. IgE 10.] Most frequently affected age group are ? a. Adults b. 5 – 14 years c. Both (a) and (b) d. None of the above SOLUTIONS :- 1.] (a) 1,562 illnesses 2.] (c) within 2 – 7 weeks 3.] (a) a person infected with hepatitis – A can spread the disease before symptom begin amd up to 1 week after onset of jaundice 4.] (b) fever, tiredness, loss of appetite and nausea 5.] (c) dark – colored urine, light colored feces and jaundice 6.] (a) fecal – oral route, contaminated food, water and ice 7.] (a) 27 nm 8.] (b) small, isosahedral, non – enveloped, single stranded RNA virus 9.] (c) IgM 10.] (b) 5 – 14 years For More Standard and Quality Question Bank you can Join Our Test Series Programme for GPAT, NIPER JEE, Pharmacist Recruitment Exam, Drug Inspector Recruitment Exams, PhD Entrance Exam for Pharmacy Participate in Online FREE GPAT TEST: CLICK HERE Participate in Online FREE Pharmacist TEST: CLICK HERE Participate in Online FREE Drug Inspector TEST: CLICK HERE REFERENCES :- 1.] Textbook Of Pathology By Harsh Mohan; 7th edition; Page no. 590. 2.] Robbin’s Basic Pathology; 5th edition; Page no. 843 – 844. Which form of hepatitis can be passed on through contaminated food and water?Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver that can cause mild to severe illness. The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with an infectious person.
Can hepatitis B be transmitted through contaminated food?Worldwide, most people with Hepatitis B were infected with the virus as an infant. Hepatitis B is not spread through breastfeeding, sharing eating utensils, hugging, kissing, holding hands, coughing, or sneezing. Unlike some forms of hepatitis, Hepatitis B is also not spread by contaminated food or water.
What type of hepatitis is spread through contaminated food water or by contact with feces and usually resolves itself within a few weeks?Hepatitis A
The virus is found in the stool (feces) of HAV-infected people. Hepatitis A can easily spread from one person to another by putting something in the mouth (even though it may look clean) that has been contaminated with the stool of a person with hepatitis A.
What causes hepatitis A and B?Heavy alcohol use, toxins, some medications, and certain medical conditions can cause hepatitis. However, hepatitis is often caused by a virus. In the United States, the most common types of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
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