Jaundice, a pathological disease of liver is commonly due to
A
Bacterium
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B
Virus
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C
Protozoan
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D
Helminth
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Solution
The correct option is B Virus Jaundice is a yellowish pigmentation of the skin, the conjunctival membranes over the sclerae and other mucous membranes caused by the high blood bilirubin levels. Conditions that can cause jaundice include
Infections of the liver from a virus (hepatitis A, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatitis D and hepatitis E) or a parasite.