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Hepatitis B Virus Serology and Interpretation
HBsAg - Anti-HBs - Anti-HBc - HBeAg - Anti-HBe
 - Acute
Serology and Interpretation ... B - Chronic hepatitis ... (about 10% of cases ... False-positive; less commonly ... #Interpretation
Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
quick guide on the common ... antivirals (DAAs) for chronic ... DAAs #Antivirals #table ... infectiousdisease #hepatology ... #Management #Pharmacology
Chronic Hepatitis B - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

• Who to treat: Essentially treat the pts with
Chronic Hepatitis ... between the above phases ... HAV immunity; Liver ... Chronic Hepatitis ... #HepatitisB #HBV
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
- Interpretation ... of LFTs R-value ... disease: > 2 • NASH ... , Chronic viral ... transaminitis #LFTs
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
NPSLE rare, Malar rash ... • Evolution: Chronic ... sle #comparison #table ... #rheumatology # ... diagnosis #management
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
Autoimmunity • Chronic ... disease • Liver ... diseases and hepatitis ... Malignancies • Chronic ... hypogammaglobulinemia #immunology #hematology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Eosinophilia, asthma, chronic ... Drug Associated (Commonly ... Associated: (± 100 % Commonly ... mucositis - Rash ... Tests: • CBC • LFT