Question

Question 17
Viruses, which cause hepatitis, are transmitted through

(a) Air
(b) Water
(c) Food
(d) Personal contact

Answer 1

(b) and (c) are the correct options.

Hepatitis A and E viruses, both are transmitted via the fecal-oral route, most often through contaminated water and from person to person.

Hepatitis A could also be transmitted via food contaminated by infected food-handlers, uncooked foods, or foods handled after cooking.