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What are the common serologic tests used for diagnosing acute viral hepatitis according to Little and Falace's text?
The common serologic tests used for diagnosing acute viral hepatitis include IgM anti-HAV for hepatitis A, HBsAg and IgM anti-HBc for hepatitis B, Anti-HCV for hepatitis C, HBsAg for hepatitis D, and Anti-HEV for hepatitis E.
For hepatitis A, the presence of IgM anti-HAV indicates acute infection. Hepatitis B is diagnosed using HBsAg and IgM anti-HBc, while hepatitis C is identified through Anti-HCV. Hepatitis D requires HBsAg for diagnosis, and hepatitis E is diagnosed with Anti-HEV. These serologic tests are essential for distinguishing between different types of viral hepatitis.
Key points
- IgM anti-HAV is used for hepatitis A diagnosis.
- HBsAg and IgM anti-HBc are used for hepatitis B diagnosis.
- Anti-HCV is the test for hepatitis C.
- HBsAg is necessary for diagnosing hepatitis D.
- Anti-HEV is used for hepatitis E diagnosis.
Source:Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient· Liver Disease· p. 192–204
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Little and Falace’s Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient
James W. Little DMD MS
Ninth Edition · Elsevier, Inc.