[Solved]: Case Study 1: Covers Questions 1-3 A 42-year-old…

Case Study 1: Covers Questions 1-3 A 42-year-old single white male went to his physician with complaints of fatigue, abdominal pain and loss of appetite. Past medical history: ◦He had no history of hepatitis A vaccination or hepatitis B vaccination. ◦He reported one male sex contact in the recent past. ◦Physical examination: the whites of his eyes were yellow liver was slightly enlarged and tender to palpation Viral hepatitis was suspected, and hepatitis testing was ordered. For the diagnosis of acute viral hepatitis, what serologic tests would be the most appropriate to order? Choose all that apply Group of answer choices IgM anti-HAV IgM anti-HBcAg HBsAg anti-HCV Flag question: Question 2 Question 21 pts Case Study 1 The serologic results were as follows: IgM anti-HAV – negative HBsAg – positive IgM anti-HBc – positive anti-HCV – negative Based on the serological results, what is the diagnosis? Group of answer choices Acute Hepatitis A and B Acute Hepatitis B Acute Hepatitis C Acute Hepatitis B and C Flag question: Question 3 Question 31 pts Case Study 1 Identify the public health actions that should be taken in response to this case. 1. The case of acute hepatitis B should be reported to the local health department. 2. The patient should be advised to inform his sex and household contacts that they might have been exposed to HBV and that they should see a health care professional for medical evaluation. 3. The patient should be tested for total anti-HAV to determine if he is a candidate for hepatitis A vaccination. Group of answer choices 1 and 2 2 1 and 3 1, 2, and 3