General Science and Ability

Hepatitis
By Mian Shafiq

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Hepatitis
 Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of
the liver.

 It is commonly caused by a virus.

 But there are other possible causes of hepatitis

too. These include drugs , toxins and alcohol
abuse.
Symptoms of hepatitis
Types of hepatitis
Diagnosis of hepatitis
 Liver Biopsy: It is an invasive procedure that
involves a doctor taking a sample of tissue from
liver.

 Liver Function Tests: These tests check how

the liver clears blood waste , protein and
enzymes.

 Ultrasound: This test will reveal fluid in the

abdomen, an enlarged liver ,or liver damage.
Treatment of hepatitis
 Hepatitis A: Usually resolves on its own.
Treatment of symptoms includes rest and
elimination of alcohol.

 Hepatitis B: Pegylated Interferon alpha (Peg-

IFN) , Liver transplant can be considered for
decompensated cirrhosis and Therapeutic
monitoring recommended during, at the end of
treatment, and at a period after end of treatment
Treatment of hepatitis
 Hepatitis C: No specific treatment for acute
HCV.

Reference treatment for it: Genotype 1 (60%

patients) Pegylated-interferon-α + ribavirin + Direct
Antiviral Agent (Boceprévir or Telaprévir) and Other
genotypes: Peg IFN + ribavirin.
Hepatitis Prevention