Which of the Following Statements About Hepatitis a Is TRUE

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hepatitis A is TRUE?

• A) Hepatitis A is transmitted through direct contact with blood and body fluids.
• B) Many patients are asymptomatic with hepatitis A infection.
• C) Transmission via needle stick injury is common.
• D) The incubation period for hepatitis A is three to five days.

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Definitions:

T-cell Count

A measure of the number of T-cells, a type of white blood cell, in the bloodstream, used to assess immune system health, particularly in the context of HIV/AIDS.

HIV Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system in response to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus, used in testing for HIV.

Antigens

Substances that the body recognizes as foreign and that can trigger an immune response, typically proteins or polysaccharides on the surfaces of bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.