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16 Cards in this Set
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What family does Hep E belong to? |
HEpeviridae |
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What virus has +ssRNA has no enveloped and belongs to the family hepevirade? |
Hep E |
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What are the other names for HEV? |
Enteric non A and non B |
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How is HEV spread? |
Fecal oral route and contaminated water |
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Which virus has higher mortality HAV or HEV with pregnant women in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy? |
HEV |
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What does HEV have highher mortality? |
Rapid onset of fulminat hepatitis |
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Are there any post or pre exposure prophylaxis? |
NO. No immunoglobulins available |
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IS there a vaccine available in the US. |
NO. Only china |
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How can we differentiatie between HEV and HAV? |
ELISA detection of HEV IgM |
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How can I transmit virus to others? |
1. Fecal oral (mainly) 2. Products derived from contaminated animals 3.Transfusion of blood 4.Vertical transmission 5.Uncooked shellfish |
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IS HEV a zoonotic virus? |
yes. There have been cases in japan resulting from consumption of HEV infected pigs |
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What are the reservoirs of HEV virus? |
Humans(natural host) Pigs and other mammalian species(reservoirs) Chickens-->may develop hepatitis splenomegaly syndrome
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What are the risk Factors for HEP E? |
poor sanitation and shedding of virus in feces |
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What two genotypes are found in humans? |
1 and 2 |
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Where are genotypes 3 and 4 found? |
Humans and other mammals |
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Who is at higher risk of contracting HEV? |
Individuals with direct contact with animals |
