Five Different Viruses (A,B,C,D,and E)account for Almost All Cases of Hepatitis

question 15

Multiple Choice

Five different viruses (A,B,C,D,and E) account for almost all cases of hepatitis infections.Which statement regarding the various forms of hepatitis is most accurate?

• A) Vaccine exists for hepatitis C virus (HCV) but not for HBV.
• B) HAV is acquired by eating contaminated food or drinking polluted water.
• C) HBV is less contagious than HIV.
• D) Incidence of HCV is decreasing.

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