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Hepatitis and Pancreatic DisordersOverview
Hepatitis - ANS Inflammation of the liver from various causes.
Viral Hepatitis - ANS Liver inflammation caused by viral infections.
Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) - ANS RNA virus transmitted via fecal-oral route.
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) - ANS DNA virus transmitted through blood and body fluids.
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) - ANS RNA virus primarily transmitted through blood.
Hepatitis D Virus (HDV) - ANS Defective RNA virus requiring HBV for replication.
Hepatitis E Virus (HEV) - ANS RNA virus transmitted via contaminated water.
Acute Hepatitis - ANS Short-term liver inflammation with possible mild symptoms.
Chronic Hepatitis - ANS Long-term liver inflammation leading to serious complications.
Cirrhosis - ANS Severe liver scarring from chronic liver disease.
Fibrosis - ANS Formation of excess connective tissue in the liver.
Portal Hypertension - ANS Increased blood pressure in liver's portal vein.
Liver Cancer - ANS Malignant growth in liver tissue, often from cirrhosis.
Acute Liver Failure - ANS Rapid loss of liver function, can be life-threatening.
, Hepatomegaly - ANS Enlargement of the liver, often due to disease.
Splenomegaly - ANS Enlargement of the spleen, often associated with liver disease.
Icteric - ANS Presence of jaundice indicating liver dysfunction.
Anicteric - ANS Absence of jaundice despite liver disease.
Viral Load - ANS Amount of virus present in the blood.
Liver Biopsy - ANS Tissue sample taken to assess liver damage.
FibroScan - ANS Non-invasive test to assess liver stiffness.
Direct-Acting Antivirals (DAAs) - ANS Medications targeting specific stages of viral replication.
Nucleoside Analog - ANS Drug that mimics nucleosides to inhibit viral replication.
Interprofessional Care - ANS Collaborative approach to manage hepatitis treatment.
Convalescent Phase - ANS Recovery stage after acute hepatitis symptoms diminish.
Interferon - ANS Immune protein with antiviral and immune-modulating effects.
Pegylated Interferon - ANS Modified interferon given subcutaneously for chronic hepatitis.
Chronic Hepatitis B - ANS Long-term liver infection caused by Hepatitis B virus.
Chronic Hepatitis C - ANS Persistent liver infection caused by Hepatitis C virus.
Nutrition Therapy - ANS Focus on balanced diet during hepatitis treatment.
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