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A patient presents with jaundice,  abdominal pain, and a history of intravenous drug use.  Which of the following is the most likely cause?

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: C
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Differential diagnosis of liver diseases
	**Related Topics**: Hepatitis viruses, risk factors for hepatitis, intravenous drug use and infectious diseases.
	**Prerequisites**: Understanding of the clinical presentation of different types of hepatitis.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
		Jaundice, abdominal pain, history of intravenous drug use.
		Important conditions: The patient's history is crucial in narrowing down the possible causes.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Analyze the symptoms:
		Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) indicates liver dysfunction.
		Abdominal pain suggests inflammation or damage to the liver or surrounding organs.
	2. Consider risk factors:
		Intravenous drug use is a significant risk factor for blood-borne infections, especially Hepatitis B and C.
	3. Evaluate the likelihood of each option:
		Hepatitis A is typically transmitted through the fecal-oral route and is less associated with intravenous drug use.
		Hepatitis B can be transmitted through blood and bodily fluids, including through intravenous drug use, but Hepatitis C is more strongly linked to this route of transmission.
		Hepatitis C is primarily spread through contact with infected blood, making intravenous drug use a major risk factor.
		Alcoholic hepatitis is related to excessive alcohol consumption, which is not mentioned in the patient's history.
	4. Determine the most likely cause:
		Given the patient's history of intravenous drug use, Hepatitis C is the most likely cause of the presented symptoms.
		Result: Hepatitis C
		Verification: The symptoms and risk factors strongly support the diagnosis of Hepatitis C.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
A :x: Hepatitis A is less likely given the intravenous drug use history.
B :x: Hepatitis B is possible, but Hepatitis C is more strongly associated with intravenous drug use.
C ✓: Hepatitis C is the most probable cause due to the patient's intravenous drug use and the presented symptoms.
D :x: Alcoholic hepatitis is less likely without a history of significant alcohol consumption.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Overlooking the significance of risk factors:  Failing to consider the patient's history of intravenous drug use could lead to an incorrect diagnosis.
		2. Confusing transmission routes of different hepatitis viruses:  Not understanding the different modes of transmission for Hepatitis A, B, and C can result in an incorrect diagnosis.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Always consider the patient's risk factors when making a differential diagnosis.
		2. Memorize the key risk factors and transmission routes for different types of hepatitis.

NISHANTH · Answer

Hepatitis A

NISHANTH · Answer

Hepatitis B

NISHANTH · Answer

The correct Option is "Hepatitis C"

NISHANTH · Answer

Alcoholic hepatitis

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