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What is the treatment for acute viral hepatitis (i.e. HAV)?
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There are no well-accepted specific therapies
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What is the treatment for uncomplicated chronic viral hepatitis (i.e. HBV, HCV)?
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• HBV → interferon alpha (50% clearance rate) + lamivudine
• HCV → interferon alpha + ribavirin |
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What are the side effects of interferon alpha?
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• Chronic influenza-like syndrome (fatigue, nausea, low-grade fever)
• Anemia • Leucopenia |
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When should interferon alpha not be used?
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• Decompensated liver → interferon will increase inflammation
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What is the treatment for autoimmune chronic active hepatitis?
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Interferon alpha, glucocorticoids
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What prophylaxis options are available against viral hepatits?
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• HAV → HAV immune globulin (acute), HAV vaccine
• HBV → HBV immune globulin (acute), HBV recombinant HBV vaccine • HCV → nothing yet available |
