Connect Sign InAn Infectious Cause of Acute Liver Injury
Acute liver injury has a wide variety of causes with a complex laboratory workup involving many different areas in the clinical laboratory including chemistry, immunology, and microbiology, as illustrated in this case presentation of acute Q fever hepatitis. The goal of this lecture is to review basic liver function and laboratory testing for acute liver injury, with an emphasis on testing for autoimmune hepatitis, Epstein-Barr virus, and Coxiella burnetii.
Lecture Presenter
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Skyler J. Simpson, MD
PGY-4 Pathology Resident, University of Utah School of Medicine
Dr. Skyler Simpson grew up in the Seattle area and attended Seattle Pacific University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry. He then completed his medical degree at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson.
Objectives
After this presentation, participants will be able to:
Discuss the interpretation of serologic testing for Epstein-Barr Virus
Describe the basic microbiology and transmission of Coxiella burnetii
Explain the serologic testing for Q fever and how we differentiate between acute and chronic infections
