Acute Viral Hepatitis

Elective surgery should be avoided\nin cases of acute viral hepatitis, as there is a risk of post-operative\nliver failure.\nHepatitis A\nThe hepatitis A virus (HAV) is highly infectious and is spread by\nthe faecal–oral route.

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• Elective surgery should be avoided\nin cases of acute viral hepatitis, as there is a risk of post-operative\nliver failure.\nHepatitis A\nThe hepatitis A virus (HAV) is highly infectious and is spread by\nthe faecal–oral route. (Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd)
• If ALT and AST levels are ​moderately​ elevated​ (high hundreds to thousands),\nthink of acute viral hepatitis.\n3. (Abnormal Liver Enzymes)
• Bilirubin is mixed, with an unconjugated majority (70 of 85 µmol/L), and the cause is likely acute viral hepatitis, so I would check hepatitis A, B and C serology. (Chemical Pathology Practice Examination: Cases — Past Paper)
• Acidophilic, apoptotic hepatocytes seen on liver biopsy in acute viral hepatitis are known as: (Liver Histology and Physiology: Structural Units and Acinar Zones — Notes)
• ● Recognise​ ​the​ ​different​ ​type​ ​of​ ​acute​ ​viral​ ​hepatitis (Acute Viral Hepatitis)
• ● Know​ ​the​ ​possible​ ​complications​ ​and​ ​outcome​ ​of​ ​acute​ ​viral​ ​hepatitis (Acute Viral Hepatitis)

Study material on Acute Viral Hepatitis

• Acute Viral Hepatitis
• Liver Histology and Physiology: Structural Units and Acinar Zones — Notes
• Liver Histology, Physiology and Pathology — Practice Questions

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• Viral Hepatitis
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• Hepatic Failure
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• Liver Histology
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• Liver Disease