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Acute hepatitis - Coggle Diagram
Acute hepatitis
Causes
- Viral infections: hepatitis A, B, C, D and E
- Alcohol induced: Direct hepatotoxicity
- Drug induced: acetaminophen overdose, toxins
- Auto-immune hepatitis: Immune-mediated liver attack
Pathogenesis
Hepatocyte Injury
- Directed viral cytotoxicity.
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3 Clinical Features
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GI Symtoms: nausea, vomiting, loss of apetite
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4 Complications
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Chronic hepatitis
If unresolved, may progress to long-term liver inflammation
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