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Anti Hep B core IgM (HBcAb IgM) usually elevated during lag time of disappearance of
HBsAg to the appearance of HBsAb
Anti Hep B core IgM (HBcAb IgM). core marker of Hep B virus infection during the period of
disappearance of the surface antigen to the appearance of surface antibodies
anti HCV or HCVAb (antibody that persists in the presence of the virus & is NOT protective)
diagnosis of Hep C
HCV RNA If patient has a positive Anti-HCV next step to confirm diagnosis is ---
ALT!! if all viral hepatitis, which increases more, ALT or AST?
AST > ALT ETOH related hepatitis injury lab regarding AST and ALT
5 times the norm infectious* hepatitis ALT/AST elevated...
5- 43 normal ALT range
, 5- 60 normal AST range
Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A) & reverse transcrptase inhibitor/antiretroviral: Entecavir or
Tenofovir or Lamivudine treatment for chronic hep B
Direct Acting Antivirals! (DAA)
-Harvoni (genotypes 1, 4, 5, 6)
-Epclusa (1-6)
-Viekira (1) new therapy for Hep C (12 weeks, 95% cure rate)
Hepatitis C most common reason for liver transplants in the US
25-35 Kcal/kg
1.5 - 2 g/kg of protein
Vitamin K, 5 - 10 mg/day
Questran
-Lactulose or neomycin Management of cirrhosis nutrition:
____ Kcal/kg
____ of protein
Vitamin ___
____ for Purititus
____ for encepholopathy