Hepatitis A - Update and an Overview of Viral Hepatitis

Hepatitis A - Update and an Overview of Viral Hepatitis is organized by e-EdCredits.

Date Expires: Jul 31, 2023

Course Description:
Disorders of the liver have a wide spectrum and are commonly seen in medicine. Table 1 gives a differential for liver disorders, one of which is hepatitis. By definition, hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is usually caused by a virus, drug, or toxin. When evaluating a patient with a diagnosis of possible hepatitis, obtaining a thorough history is imperative. This history should include any travel (outside and inside the United States), any use of drugs, medications, or herbs, any exposure to environmental toxins, and recent dietary intake. Drug and toxin-induced causes for hepatitis are common. Table 2 lists some of the more common drugs and toxins that have been associated with a hepatitis-like reaction.

Objectives
• Describe the differential for liver disorders seen in medicine and list some of the drugs and toxins that can produce liver dysfunction.
• Discuss the impact of Hepatitis A infections on healthcare and the diagnostic work-up of the patient infected with this virus.
• Describe the different ways in which the Hepatitis A virus can be transmitted between adults as well as children.
• Discuss the potential treatment options for Hepatitis A, the effectiveness of immunoprophylaxis, and recommendations for immunoprophylaxis.

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