Hepatitis A typical sequence of events follow ing infection Jaundice IgM Virus IgG In faeces 12345678910112 Weeks after exposure
Immunity Antibody protection against reinfection is lifelong
Immunity Antibody protection against reinfection is lifelong
Laboratory diagnosis Viral particles in the stool, by electron microscopy ● Specific IgM in serum PCr HAV-Specific sequences in stool
Laboratory Diagnosis Viral particles in the stool, by electron microscopy Specific IgM in serum PCR HAV-specific sequences in stool
Treatment. Prevention and control Prophylaxis with immune serum globulin given before or early in the incubation period a killed hav vaccine has been approved and is available for use in children and adults at high risk for infection a live hav vaccine has been developed in china
Treatment, Prevention and Control Prophylaxis with immune serum globulin given before or early in the incubation period A killed HAV vaccine has been approved and is available for use in children and adults at high risk for infection. A live HAV vaccine has been developed in China
Hepatitis B virus
Hepatitis B virus