A young pregnant woman presents with fulminant hepatic failure. The most likely aetiological agent is_____________?
Correct answer: C. Hepatitis E virus
- A. Hepatitis B virus
- B. Hepatitis C virus
- C. Hepatitis E virus
- D. Hepatitis A virus
Explanation
Hepatitis E is especially dangerous during pregnancy and can cause severe, fulminant hepatic failure. Hepatitis A is usually self-limiting, while hepatitis B and C are more commonly associated with chronic infection than pregnancy-related fulminant disease.
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