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Viruses, which cause hepatitis are transmitted through


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air

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water

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food

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personal contact

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Solution

The correct option is B

water


The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver.
  2. The functions of the liver are affected when the liver is inflamed.
  3. Hepatitis is of five types Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E depending on the transmission, symptoms, and the recovery period.
  4. Hepatitis can be caused due to high use of alcohol, toxins, or some medications.
  5. Hepatitis disturbs functions like bile production, excretion, fat metabolism, and protein metabolism.
  6. Hepatitis virus gets transmitted to other people by drinking contaminated water.
  7. Simple blood tests help in detecting hepatitis.
  8. Hepatitis vaccine helps to prevent it.
  9. In many cases where hepatitis is acute, symptoms cannot be recognized.
  10. Symptoms of hepatitis are- Vomiting, nausea, fever, abdominal pain, jaundice, and weakness.

Explanation of the correct options:

Option A: Hepatitis cannot be transmitted through the air.

Option C: Hepatitis cannot be transmitted through food.

Option D: Hepatitis cannot be transmitted through personal contact.

Final answer: Viruses, which cause hepatitis are transmitted through water.


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