frank100
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a 17 y/o girl has had flu-like symptoms, low grade fever and malaise for 3 days and mild jaundice for 2 days. serum studies show: AST: 670, ALT: 860,. SERUM IgM for hepatitis A is positive. which of the following is most likely to minimize the risk for this diseace in family members?
a) acyclovir therapy for family members.
b) Hepatits B vaccination for family members
c) Immune globuline therapy for family members
d) interferon alfa 2b for family members
e) use of separate toilet facilities by the patient
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| mazinger
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After a long incubation period its late to tell close relatives to be aware of a posible contamination when they most probably already have been exposed to the virus..
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| veens
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c seems to be only approp answer...ig can be given within 2 wks of exposure,
this is a household contact exposure wld have been longer ,during the latent period
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| drdiv
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| shumaila
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what about E why it is not answer
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| mazinger
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Time exposure...
You dont become icteric after 6 to 8 weeks of the exposure.. By that time many of the closecontacts could have already been exposed...
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| study_ing
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mazinger i agree with u ..however id like to add that
--Immune globulin must be given within 2 weeks after exposure to hepatitis A virus for maximum protection.
--hepa vaccines shud be given to travellers to high and intermediates rates of hep a
--men who have sex with men
( this i found surprising, but has been recommended by the cdc)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/a/fa...
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| Cedrick
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Interesting link
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| study_ing
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though i gotta admit my instinctive response wud be E. this is what the recommendation for prevention is
--Hepatitis A vaccine is the best protection.
--Short-term protection against hepatitis A is available from immune globulin. It can be given before and within 2 weeks after coming in contact with HAV.
--Always wash your hands with soap and water after using the bathroom, changing a diaper, and before preparing and eating food.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/a/fact.htm
duznt mention anything abt separate toilets
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