EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
EBK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781469893389
Author: PORTH
Publisher: WOLTERS KLUWER HEALTH (COURSE)
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Chapter 30, Problem 1RE

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To describe: The tests that could be done to confirm a diagnosis of hepatitis A.

Introduction: Hepatitis A is an extremely contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is preventable by vaccine. It spreads from infected food or water or contact with the infected person. A physical exam, blood tests, and imaging examinations such as a sonogram or CAT scan and a liver biopsy can be applied to diagnose viral hepatitis. It could be Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.

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The health care professional will initially inquire about your indications and review for high levels of liver enzymes in your blood. Next, they'll do more blood tests to look for immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies. The symptoms that are observed in hepatitis A infection are - fever, pain, loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, intestinal discomfort, dark-colored urine, and jaundice.

B.

Summary Introduction

To describe: The most common modes of transmission for hepatitis A.

Introduction: The hepatitis A virus is carried principally by the fecal-oral route; that means when an uninfected person consumes food or water that has been infected with the feces of an infected person.

B.

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Usually, hepatitis A spreads when a person unintentionally consumes the virus from something, meals, or liquids polluted by small, undetected quantities of stool from an infected person. Hepatitis A can also develop from intimate personal contact with an infected person, such as through sexual contact or caring for someone who is ill. As the daughter of the patient attends daycare, the 24-year old woman might get infected through her.

C.

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To describe: The methods that could be used to protect other family members from getting the disease.

Introduction: The family members must wash their hands thoroughly frequently. And also, after using the bathroom or after changing the diaper and before touching food or dining. Cleaning with soap and water is fine. However, alcohol-based sanitizers appear to be even more productive.

C.

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The vaccines for hepatitis A and hepatitis B are beneficial. They can be provided in separate injections or a mixed vaccine. Obey the lead of health-care workers and understand that all blood is contagious. Sharing goes fine with toys, tools but is a terrifying idea when it comes to toothbrushes, razor blades, nail files, and other personal objects. This involves medical devices and needles as well. Likewise, if you and your family members are concerned about hand to wash before eating and after using the bathroom, it’s likely to get hepatitis from meat or meal that’s been made by people who aren’t entirely so meticulous.

Thus, guiding and creating awareness for the family members might help to prevent the other people from getting affected.

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