What indicators are checked for viral hepatitis?

Written by Xiong Hong Hai
Infectious Disease
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Viral hepatitis requires relevant hepatitis markers, such as hepatitis A antibodies IgG and IgM for hepatitis A, and for hepatitis B, the "hepatitis B two and a half pairs" test is conducted to check for surface antigens. If the surface antigen is positive, it indicates a hepatitis B virus infection; if negative, there is no hepatitis B virus infection. Hepatitis C is primarily screened through hepatitis C antibodies; if the screening is positive, further testing for hepatitis C virus RNA is needed. Hepatitis E mainly involves testing for hepatitis E antibodies IgG and IgM.

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Is viral hepatitis hereditary?

Viral hepatitis is not hereditary, but it is a contagious disease, and the risk of transmission is relatively high if living together. Among them, hepatitis A and hepatitis E are types of acute hepatitis, which are self-limiting, so they do not significantly affect the next generation. However, liver damage caused by viruses such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C and liver inflammation may lead to disease in the next generation. If maternal and neonatal transmission is effectively blocked, then the risk of disease can be greatly reduced. Nowadays, most standard hospitals can perform maternal and neonatal blockade. Therefore, it is crucial for pregnant women to have regular medical check-ups and pre-pregnancy screenings to reduce the risk of transmitting to the next generation.

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How to prevent viral hepatitis

Viral hepatitis is a class of diseases that specifically includes five types: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D, and hepatitis E. Each type has a different mode of transmission, hence the prevention methods vary for each. Specifically, hepatitis A and E are transmitted via the fecal-oral route, meaning the disease is mainly spread through consuming water and cold foods contaminated with the viruses, and foods that have not been fully cooked, leading to infection. Hepatitis B and C, on the other hand, are mainly transmitted through blood and sexual contact. Prevention of hepatitis B and C involves avoiding contact with blood products from infected individuals and unsafe sexual practices.

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What are the types of viral hepatitis?

Common types of viral hepatitis include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E, as well as Hepatitis G. Infections by the Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus can also potentially cause liver damage. Of course, there are other related viral infections that can lead to liver damage and can be classified as viral hepatitis. Different types of viral hepatitis have different transmission routes and methods, and their prognosis and outcomes vary. Appropriate measures should be taken based on the specific circumstances.

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What indicators are checked for viral hepatitis?

For viral hepatitis, the primary index to check is liver function. If there are obvious abnormalities in liver function, further clarification is needed to determine what caused these liver function abnormalities. The most common pathogens include Hepatitis A, B, C, E, D, and non-A non-E, etc. Typical hospitals carry out tests for Hepatitis A, B, C, and E. Hepatitis A and E are acute hepatitis; if IgM antibodies are positive, it can indicate a recent infection. However, if IgG antibodies are positive, their significance is not very substantial. If Hepatitis B or C causes the liver damage, further tests such as HBV-DNA, HCV-RNA, etc., need to be conducted to clarify the cause of the liver condition. Additionally, regular follow-up exams like ultrasound and AFP are required.

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What are the types of viral hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis, in terms of etiology, mainly includes hepatitis caused by several viruses such as Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, Hepatitis E, non-A, and non-E. In terms of clinical classification, it mainly includes five types: acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, liver failure, cholestatic hepatitis, and hepatitis cirrhosis. Among them, Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E can easily cause acute hepatitis, and Hepatitis B can also lead to the occurrence of acute hepatitis. The most common types of chronic hepatitis are Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, which can progress to cirrhosis if not promptly controlled. Liver failure can be caused by these viruses as well, with liver failure caused by Hepatitis B being the most common.