TERM 1
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DEFINITION 1
- Five Hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D, and E- They have different
modes of transmission and can affect the liver differently- Acute
and chronic form- Chronic lasts longe r (six months to 30 years or
more)- The liver filters waste product s from the bloodstream- A
substance called biliruebin, which is a waste product from the
normal breakdown of RBCs- This block s up in the blood and
tissues, causing the virus
TERM 2
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DEFINITION 2
- Jaundice happens when the liver cannot handle the blood
calls as they break down, causing bilirubin to build up,
making the skin become yellow- There are not always
symptoms
TERM 3
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DEFINITION 3
- Others including having sexual cont act with same gender and
people who use infected needles- Ac ute liver failure happens when
the liver function is lost suddenly- Thi s can require hospitalization
and a possible liver transplant- The va ccine consists of inactive
Hepatitis A virus that stimulates the b ody's immune system- It is
very effective and works 2-4 weeks after vaccination- This only
prevents the A type- Taking extra do ses does not harm you in any
way
TERM 4
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DEFINITION 4
- Hepatitis A is the least damage- Rarely leads to permanent
liver damage- Once someone has recovered from Hepatitis A,
they have immunity to the virus and probably will not get it
again- Doctors do not prescribe medications to treat
Hepatitis A- They usually recommend resting and staying
hydrated
TERM 5
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DEFINITION 5
- Hepatitis B is spread through blood or other bodily fluids-
This is the type that is most spread through sexual contact-
You cannot get Hepatitis B from kissing, sneezing, coughing,
or sharing food and drinks- The virus can survive outside the
body for at least 7 days and is capable to cause infection still
