Pathology EMQ

Theme: Viral hepatitis

OPTION LIST

A	HAV	I	Hepadnaviridae
B	4-8 weeks	J	C gene
C	HCV	K	HDV
D	Flaviviridae	L	2-6 weeks
E	S gene	M	X gene
F	2-6 months	N	HBV
G	Picornaviridae	O	P gene
H	4-8 months	P

For each scenario below, choose the most appropriate answer from the list above. Each option may be used once, more than once or not at all.

1. This gene has transactivating properties and is thought to be important in the development of HCC.

2. Incubation time for hepatitis A (HAV).

3. The family to which Hepatitis C belongs.

4. This virus can cause extra hepatic features including: mixed essential cryoglobulinaemia and small vessel vasculitis.

5. A single stranded, enveloped RNA virus with 1.7kb, which can lead to chronicity.

ANSWERS

1. M

2. L

3. D

4. C

5. K