Presentation
The present study aims to analyze the relation between bacterial infection in patients with CHC, interferon treatment and virulence factors of isolated bacteria. [ejbo.journals.ekb.eg]
Isolation and Identification the Causative Agent of Bacterial Hepatitis in the Common Carp Cyprinus carpio (Linnaeus, 1758) Abstract The present study was conducted to isolate and diagnose the bacterial infection of liver of common carp fish, with investigated [iiste.org]
On Admission POA Help "Present On Admission" is defined as present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs — conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter, including emergency department, observation, or outpatient surgery, are [icd10data.com]
The acute forms are temporary, while the chronic forms are long-term and present the most side effects. [natureword.com]
In our study, only two patients among the 54 (3.7%) who developed neutropenia during the course of HCV therapy presented bacterial infection. [journals.lww.com]
Entire Body System
- Malaise
In the early stages: tiredness, general malaise, slight fever nausea, poor appetite, changes in taste perception pressure or pain below the right ribs caused by an enlarged liver aching muscles and joints, headache, skin rash. [netdoctor.co.uk]
Symptoms of hepatitis A range from mild to severe, and can include fever, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark-coloured urine and jaundice (a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes). [who.int]
However, malaise, anorexia, and fatigue are common, sometimes with low-grade fever and nonspecific upper abdominal discomfort. Jaundice is usually absent. [merckmanuals.com]
Typical cases of acute HAV infection are marked by several weeks of malaise, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, and elevated aminotransferase levels. Jaundice develops in more severe cases. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Liver, Gall & Pancreas
- Hepatomegaly
[…] intake in excess of 80 grams of alcohol a day in men and 40 grams a day in women is associated with development of alcoholic hepatitis (1 beer or 4 ounces of wine is equivalent to 12g of alcohol). [27] Alcoholic hepatitis can vary from asymptomatic hepatomegaly [en.wikipedia.org]
Workup
Microbiology
- Vibrio Vulnificus
Avoid eating raw or undercooked shellfish (e.g. clams, mussels, oysters, scallops) because they could be contaminated with bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus, which is very toxic to the liver and could cause a lot of damage. [hepb.org]
Treatment
A total of 135 patients (12%) had an infection at baseline, 251 (23%) developed infections during treatment, and 89 (8%) developed infections after treatment, the investigators reported. [mdedge.com]
Complementary and alternative therapies in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C: a systematic review. J Hepatol. 2004;40(3):491-500. 7. Sherman KE, Sjogren M, et al. [passeportsante.net]
Keywords HCV ; Interferon treatment ; bacterial infection ; Hematological complications Statistics Article View: 195 PDF Download: 321 [ejbo.journals.ekb.eg]
In recent years, vast progress has been made toward the identification, prevention and treatment of this disease. [books.google.com]
Review article: spontaneous bacterial peritonitis--bacteriology, diagnosis, treatment, risk factors and prevention. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2015;41:1116-31. 2. Alaniz C, Regal RE. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis: a review of treatment options. [hepatitisc.uw.edu]
Prognosis
Early treatment can improve symptoms, reduce the risk of complications, and also greatly improve your outlook (prognosis). [patient.info]
What is the prognosis of viral hepatitis? The prognosis of viral hepatitis for most patients is good; however, this prognosis varies somewhat depending on the infecting virus. [medicinenet.com]
Long-term prognosis of cirrhosis after spontaneous bacterial peritonitis treated with ceftriaxone. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2001;33:295-8. 32. França A, Giordano HM, Sevá-Pereira T, Soares EC. [hepatitisc.uw.edu]
Non-invasive test for evaluation of liver disease severity and prognosis. Journal of Hepatology 2015;63:237-264. 2. Liver biopsy. Rockey DC, Caldwell SH, Goodman ZD, Nelson RC, Smith AD. Hepatology 2009; 49(3):1017-44. [aeeh.es]
Prognosis is highly variable. Chronic hepatitis caused by a drug often regresses completely when the causative drug is withdrawn. [merckmanuals.com]
Etiology
Hepatitis Overview of the Etiologic Agent Viral hepatitis is an acute and/or chronic liver disease caused by several etiologic agents. [sparknotes.com]
"Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology". Emedicine.medscape.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 25 May 2016. Liou, MD, Iris W. [hepatitisc.net]
This volume reviews today’s knowledge about hepatitis with emphasis on comparative aspects between hepatitis in humans and animals, but also between different etiological agents. [books.google.com]
Unless these tests indicate viral etiology, further testing is required. [merckmanuals.com]
Rahimian J, Wilson T, Oram V, Holzman RS (2004) Pyogenic liver abscess: recent trends in etiology and mortality. Clin Infect Dis 39: 1654–1659 PubMed CrossRef Google Scholar 27. [link.springer.com]
Epidemiology
Hepatitis delta virus: epidemiology, natural course and treatment. J Infect Dis Ther. 2016 Mar 3. 4(271): [Full Text]. Khuroo MS, Kamili S, Khuroo MS. [emedicine.medscape.com]
"Definition, epidemiology and magnitude of alcoholic hepatitis". World Journal of Hepatology. 3 (5): 108–13. doi : 10.4254/wjh.v3.i5.108. PMC 3124876. [en.wikipedia.org]
Bacterial infections in cirrhosis: epidemiological changes with invasive procedures and norfloxacin prophlaxis. Hepatology. 2002;35:140-8. Garcia-Tsao G. [hepatitisc.uw.edu]
Romero-Jimenez MJ, Suarez-Lozano I, Fajardo JM, Benavente A, Menchero A, de la Iglesia A (2003) Hepatitis as unique manifestation of Q fever: clinical and epidemiologic characteristics in 109 patients. [link.springer.com]
Pathophysiology
"Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis: Background, Pathophysiology, Etiology". Emedicine.medscape.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 25 May 2016. Liou, MD, Iris W. [hepatitisc.net]
Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology/Diagnosis/Management. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2016:chap 79. Updated by: Michael M. [medlineplus.gov]
Pathophysiology Hepatitis A The incubation period of hepatitis A virus (HAV) is 15-45 days (average, 4 weeks). The virus is excreted in stool during the first few weeks of infection, before the onset of symptoms. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Pathophysiology of Disease: An Introduction to Clinical Medicine, 7e. McGraw-Hill. ISBN 978-1-25-925144-3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al am Dienstag, JL (2015). [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
The study of viral hepatitis is extensive and will be discussed here only with regards to its transmission and prevention sexually. [sparknotes.com]
Prevention of Hepatitis A Hepatitis A is completely avoidable, since a hepatitis A vaccine exists to prevent it. However, since the vaccine only became recommended for all children in 2006, many people are not vaccinated. [foodborneillness.com]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). Viral Hepatitis. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). Hepatitis A Questions and Answers for Health Professionals. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). [womenshealth.gov]
How Can I Prevent It? Avoid eating raw oysters or other raw or undercooked shellfish. [foodsafety.gov]
Hepatitis B vaccine is very effective for preventing Hepatitis B virus infection. After receiving all three doses, the vaccine provides greater than 90% protection. [lawrence.edu]