Signs & Symptoms of Viral Hepatitis
Type of Virus Signs and Symptoms Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Adults will have signs and symptoms more often than children. Child gets mild infection. Fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain,...
View ArticleMode of Transmission of Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis A and E virus Mode of Transmission Direct – From person to person contaminated hands. Indirect – Through contaminated food, water & milk consumption. Consumption of raw or inadequately...
View ArticlePrevent Transmission of Viral Hepatitis
The transmission of Hepatitis A & E is controlled by promoting simple measures of personal and community hygiene Handwashing before eating and after toilet. Sanitary disposal of excreta which will...
View ArticleDiagnosis of Viral Hepatitis
In majority of the cases, especially in young children, the infection is mild with no overt signs or only mild jaundice. In moderate to severe cases, the onset is usually acute with fever, loss of...
View ArticleTreatment of Viral Hepatitis
Clinical Management There is no specific treatment. Patient requires only supportive and symptomatic management. Ensure nutritious diet containing carbohydrates and adequate rest. However, strict bed...
View ArticleIncubation Period of Viral Hepatitis
Agent Range Average HAV 15–50 days 28–30 days HEV 15–65 days 25–45 days
View ArticleSigns & Symptoms of Viral Hepatitis
Type of Virus Signs and Symptoms Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Adults will have signs and symptoms more often than children. Child gets mild infection. Fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain,...
View ArticleMode of Transmission of Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis A and E virus Mode of Transmission Direct – From person to person contaminated hands. Indirect – Through contaminated food, water & milk consumption. Consumption of raw or inadequately...
View ArticlePrevent Transmission of Viral Hepatitis
The transmission of Hepatitis A & E is controlled by promoting simple measures of personal and community hygiene Handwashing before eating and after toilet. Sanitary disposal of excreta which will...
View ArticleDiagnosis of Viral Hepatitis
In majority of the cases, especially in young children, the infection is mild with no overt signs or only mild jaundice. In moderate to severe cases, the onset is usually acute with fever, loss of...
View ArticleTreatment of Viral Hepatitis
Clinical Management There is no specific treatment. Patient requires only supportive and symptomatic management. Ensure nutritious diet containing carbohydrates and adequate rest. However, strict bed...
View ArticleIncubation Period of Viral Hepatitis
Agent Range Average HAV 15–50 days 28–30 days HEV 15–65 days 25–45 days
View ArticleSigns & Symptoms of Viral Hepatitis
Type of Virus Signs and Symptoms Hepatitis A virus (HAV) Adults will have signs and symptoms more often than children. Child gets mild infection. Fever, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal pain,...
View ArticleMode of Transmission of Viral Hepatitis
Hepatitis A and E virus Mode of Transmission Direct – From person to person contaminated hands. Indirect – Through contaminated food, water & milk consumption. Consumption of raw or inadequately...
View ArticlePrevent Transmission of Viral Hepatitis
The transmission of Hepatitis A & E is controlled by promoting simple measures of personal and community hygiene Handwashing before eating and after toilet. Sanitary disposal of excreta which will...
View ArticleDiagnosis of Viral Hepatitis
In majority of the cases, especially in young children, the infection is mild with no overt signs or only mild jaundice. In moderate to severe cases, the onset is usually acute with fever, loss of...
View ArticleTreatment of Viral Hepatitis
Clinical Management There is no specific treatment. Patient requires only supportive and symptomatic management. Ensure nutritious diet containing carbohydrates and adequate rest. However, strict bed...
View ArticleIncubation Period of Viral Hepatitis
Agent Range Average HAV 15–50 days 28–30 days HEV 15–65 days 25–45 days
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