Hepatitis

Hepatitis

What is hepatitis?

The name is derived from “Hepatic” or Liver infecting Virus

What are the different hepatitis viruses?

The 5 types of hepatitis virusses are HAV, ABV, HCV, HDV and HEV

How hepatitis is caused?

Hepatitis B by sexual transmission, others by body fluid.

What is the mode of transmission for viral hepatitis?

By infected food by faeces, body fluids or STD

What are some diagnostic tests for hepatitis?

Gentaur has the best Elisa test kits or Hepatitis detection strips and the cheapest ELISA reader.

What are the symptoms of hepatitis?

Liver infection causing fatigue, nausea, poor appetite, belly pain, low fever, or yellow skin or eyes.

Can repeated thaw cycles destroy surface antigens of hepatitis?

Yes

Is hepatocellular carcinoma associated with hepatitis?

Hepatitis C cause liver cancer and is deadly. Well treated patients survive. Do not use alcohol or eat fat rich food while recovering of Hepatitis C. Elisa and PCR can confirm if you are still infectable to your partner.

What are the storage conditions for the ELISA test kit?

+4C

Does Gentaur provide DNA genotypes of the hepatitis virus?

Zeptometrix Nattrols are internationally used as standardized positive controls for Hepatitis

Why do we use ELISA?

Elisa will detect circulation antigens or in lesser extend antibody Elisa’s exist.

What is hepatitis A?

HAV

What is hepatitis B?

HBV

What is hepatitis C?

HCV

What is hepatitis D?

HDV

What is hepatitis E?

HEV

What are the antigens of hepatitis B?

has three antigens: surface, core, and E