Botkin's disease

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf viral hepatitis
gptkbp:ageLimit all age groups
gptkbp:associatedWith poor nutrition
crowded living conditions
lack of clean water
gptkbp:barrelLength very low
gptkbp:caseOutcome acute onset of symptoms
exclusion of other liver diseases
positive serology for hepatitis A virus
gptkbp:causedBy hepatitis A virus
gptkbp:clinicalTrials follow local health authority recommendations
gptkbp:community yes
gptkbp:diseaseResistance seasonal outbreaks
serological tests
liver function tests
liver biopsy
common in developing countries
often linked to foodborne transmission
gptkbp:duration usually self-limiting
gptkbp:geographicalFeature worldwide
gptkbp:healthcare critical in endemic areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Botkin's disease
gptkbp:impact intravenous fluids
supportive care
antiviral medications
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 15 to 50 days
gptkbp:is_used_in possible liver damage
rarely chronic infection
gptkbp:notable_player hepatitis A vaccine
gptkbp:publicAccess important for prevention
gptkbp:relatedPatent cholestasis
acute liver failure
relapsing hepatitis
gptkbp:researchFocus vaccine development
treatment options
gptkbp:riskManagement contaminated food
travel to endemic areas
poor sanitation
gptkbp:safetyFeatures vaccination
good_hygiene_practices
gptkbp:symptoms fatigue
hydration
nausea
rest
abdominal pain
jaundice
nutritional support
gptkbp:transmission fecal-oral route