Which hepatitis virus is transmitted mainly through contaminated food and water?
- A. Hepatitis B
- B. Hepatitis C
- C. Hepatitis A
- D. Hepatitis D
Explanation
Hepatitis A, like hepatitis E, spreads by the faecal oral route through polluted food and water and usually resolves on its own. Hepatitis B and C travel in blood and body fluids and can cause chronic liver disease, so the route matters for prevention.
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