Transcript Hepatitis - Fargo Public Schools

-Hepato = liver
-itis = inflammation
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Identify the different mode of transmissions
for each of the Hepatitis types.
Discuss 2 ways of preventing the spread of
Hepatitis.
Name three symptoms of Hepatitis.
List three methods of care & treatment of
someone with hepatitis.
Name three health complications that can
occur as a result of having hepatitis.
An
inflammation or
infection of the liver
Production
of bile
Removes poisons that have been absorbed
in the small intestines
Stores vitamins
Produces antibodies – which act against
infections
Produces heparin – which prevents the
blood from clotting
TYPE
TRANSMISSION
B
Blood & Body Fluids
D
*(must be infected
with HepB to acquire)
Blood
C
Blood
A
Fecal – oral
E
Fecal – oral
G
Blood, blood products
Transmission
through blood occurs during:
-sex
-transfusions
-direct contact during caretaking
-needle sticks
-sharing needles or syringes
Also body piercing and tattoos
“protected”
sex,
remember abstinence is ideal
Avoid
transfusions
blood industry does its best to supply
uninfected blood
Clean
up blood spills correctly
Do NOT recap needles
Dispose of sharps properly
Don’t share needles and syringes
Don’t share toothbrushes or razors
Gather
supplies
-disposable towels gloves and bag
-cleaning solution
Put on protective gear
Wipe up blood with towels and throw
directly into bag
Spray solution on site and wipe
Spray site and keep moist for 10 minutes
Dispose of waste appropriately
Allow site to “air dry”
Improper
hygiene
Poor sanitation
-Contaminated water
supply
-Water contaminates food
supply, animals, humans
Proper
storage of food at proper temperature
Thorough cooking of food
Frequent and thorough handwashing, especially
after restroom use
Adequate sewage treatment and water
filtration/chlorination systems
Disinfection of frequently touched surfaces to
prevent indirect contact transmission
Increased public awareness of proper hygiene and
food handling
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Health Care workers:
doctors, nurses,
EMT’s, firefighters


Patients receiving blood
transfusions or products
hemophiliac


Newest high risk group is
having
> 3+ sexual partners
in life
People who repeatedly
contract STD
Drug addicts
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None (1/3 of the patients)

Mild:
 Nausea,

fatigue, rash, diarrhea, headache, fever
Severe:
 Severe
loss of appetite, muscle aches, jaundice,
dark urine, liver tenderness, rash
Jaundice
is a yellowish
pigmentation of the skin, the
whites of the eyes, and other
mucus membranes
Good nutrition
 Plenty of rest
 No alcohol
 Medications
 Possible liver
transplant
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Vaccines
are available for Hepatitis A
and Hepatitis B
Hep
A vaccine is given in 2 doses
-recommended for travelers
going overseas to
underdeveloped countries
Hep
B vaccine is given in 3 doses
ALL
MEDICAL PERSONNEL
Sexually
All
active people
infants
People
in contact with a Hep
B carrier
Lifelong
infection
Cirrhosis of the liver
(scar tissue)
Liver cancer
Liver failure
Death. About 5,000 Americans
die each year from illness
caused by HBV
Dried
blood with Hepatitis B is
transmissible for 10 days
Hepatitis
B is spread more
easily than HIV because it is
more concentrated in the blood!
PAMELA ANDERSON
She was on Baywatch
She believes she got Hepatitis C from sharing tattoo
needles with ex-husband Tommy Lee.
She was also married to Kid Rock
She is a celebrity spokesperson for the American
Liver Foundation
NATALIE COLE
Daughter of Nat King Cole
-Singer and songwriter
Hepatitis was likely caused by her drug use in early
years
Was a guest on Grey’s Anatomy last year
NAOMI JUDD
The mom in the country group The Judds
In 1991 she found out she had Hepatitis C and this
forced her into retirement
Created the Naomi Judd Education and Research
Fund to raise awareness of Hepatitis C
Spokesperson for the American Liver Foundation
ANTHONY KIEDIS
Front man of The Red Hot Chili Peppers
Known drug addict
Claims he got Hepatitis C from IV drug use in the 90s
STEVEN TYLER
Front man of Aerosmith
Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Diagnosed in 1995 with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C
Underwent 11 months of interferon therapy and
described it as “agony”
JACK KEVORKIAN
Pathologist and right to die activist
Served 8 years in prison for 2nd degree murder and
was released on the understanding he would not
assist in any more patient suicides
States he contracted Hepatitis C while researching
blood transfusions during Vietnam
Died in 2011 of cancer.
MICKEY MANTLE
-greatest switch hitter of all time
-played for the NY Yankees
-inducted in the American Baseball Hall of Fame in
1974
-still holds record for most World Series: homeruns,
RBIs, runs, walks, extra base hits, and total bases
-had Hepatitis C and received a liver transplant in
1995 (he had liver cancer)
-developed Mickey Mantle Foundation to raise
awareness for organ donation
-he also died in 1995
EVEL KNIEVEL
-American Motorcycle daredevil
-originally from Montana
-had Hepatitis C from one of the numerous blood
transfusions he received from one of his many
crashes
-received a liver transplant in the 1990’s
-he died in 2007
We will be watching a 30 minute video on
the importance of Universal Precautions.
Following the movie – you will be taking a 20
question quiz on this information.
Please pay attention 