hepatitis case study ppt

Patient Case Presentation. Our patient, Mr. Smith, is a 43 year old caucasian male who came in today with complaints of fatigue, anorexia, malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and low grade fever for the past month, and recently has been alarmed by the discoloration of his skin and sclera turning yellow.

PowerPoint Presentation. Hepatitis B Case Studies. Nina Kim, MD MScAssociate Professor of MedicineUniversity of Washington. Harborview Madison Clinic and Hepatitis & Liver Clinic. No conflicts of interest. Thank you - I'm very happy to be here and talk about my favorite topic, hepatitis B.

Case 1 - Extensive Treatment Experience 44 yo man with longstanding HIV infection, stage 2 with nadir CD4 220 and chronic hepatitis B infection. Diagnosed with both in 1996, risk factor: sex with men & women. Hx major depression.

Viral hepatitis is an infection of the liver that comes in several forms. The different forms of hepatitis (A,B,C,D,E) determine how it was contracted, how it is treated and the prognosis.

Depending on the type of hepatitis C virus that you have, the treatment has a 40% to 80% chance of getting rid of the virus For people infected with the most common type of hepatitis C (genotype 1) in the United States, treatment is successful in 50% cases. Studies show much lower with treatment—only 28%.

Hepatitis: Viral Hepatitis: Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. Viral Hepatitis: Viral hepatitis is liver inflammation due to a viral infection. It may present in acute (recent infection, relatively rapid onset) or chronic forms. The most common causes of viral hepatitis are the five unrelated hepatotropic ...

The following topic will outline issues related to the management of hepatitis B through the use of cases studies that incorporate patient-specific clinical information and test results. Our approach to treatment is generally consistent with guidelines from the European Association for the Study of the Liver guidelines, Asian-Pacific ...

What Is the Most Likely Diagnosis? Given the patient's presentation of flu-like symptoms with jaundice and tender hepatomegaly, acute viral hepatitis must be considered very high on the differential diagnosis. Her history of multiple sexual contacts without barrier protection is a risk factor for hepatitis B in particular, as well as HIV.

HEPATITIS CASE STUDY Our patient, Mr. Smith, is a 43 year old caucasian male who came in today with complaints of fatigue, anorexia, malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and low grade fever for the past month, and recently has been alarmed by the discoloration of his skin and sclera turning yellow.

Abstract. Hepatitis A is a common worldwide cause of acute hepatitis. It has been classically associated with epidemics and is increasingly prevalent in the developing world. Generally, the illness is self-limited and only requires supportive management, reassurance, and proper hygiene instructions. This case involves a male in his early 30s ...

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Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like 1. What additional information would be helpful to the nurse as related to client's presentation?, 2. After a more thorough history and assessment, the healthcare provider (HCP) notes that client reports being a little bit sore under her right rib cage. Based on this information, the nurse anticipates which priority lab test?, 3 ...

The clinical presentation of acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is usually related to the onset of liver failure and damage. Anaemia may occur, but it is only rarely attributed to haemolysis. The authors report about the case of a 41-year-old woman ...

Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Assessment 1. What additional information would be helpful to the nurse as related to Shanda's presentation? A. "Can you tell me more about your mission work?" B. "Have you ever been diagnosed with anemia?" C. "Do you have any underlying chronic illnesses?" D. "Tell me about your family history.", 2. After a more thorough history ...

Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and is highly prevalent in China. To better understand the epidemiological characteristics of hepatitis B in China and develop effective disease control strategies, we employed temporal and spatial statistical methods.

Background and Aims Data on the safety and effectiveness of tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) plus peginterferon-alpha (Peg-IFN-α) in children with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) are lacking. The current study aimed to present the characteristics of four pediatric CHB patients who obtained a functional cure by using TAF and Peg-IFN-α. Methods In this case series study initiated in May 2019, ten ...