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Module 7 - Interpretation of Viral Serologies in Acute and Chronic Hepatitis
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Minh Dien Nguyen from Stanford University Medical Center discusses the interpretation of viral and other serologies in acute and chronic hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. He outlines the use of specific serological tests for each hepatitis type, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis for appropriate management. For example, using hepatitis A IgM antibody for acute hepatitis A diagnosis, or hepatitis B surface antigen and core antibody for acute or chronic hepatitis B. He also explains the serological course of hepatitis infections, transmission routes, incubation periods, mortality rates, and preventative measures like vaccines. The presentation includes case studies to illustrate how serologic markers can be used to diagnose different types of hepatitis infections with various outcomes. Minh Dien Nguyen emphasizes the significance of proper testing and diagnosis in managing hepatitis infections effectively.
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Minh Dien Nguyen
Stanford University Medical Center
viral serologies
acute hepatitis
chronic hepatitis
serological tests
hepatitis diagnosis
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