Patients with Which of the Following Must Be Monitored for Possible

question 41

Multiple Choice

Patients with which of the following must be monitored for possible chronic hepatitis and the development of a carrier state?

• A) Hepatitis B
• B) Hepatitis C
• C) Hepatitis D
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Infectious Disease

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi, that can be spread directly or indirectly from one person to another.

Clinical Illness

A condition characterized by a set of symptoms and signs experienced by patients, requiring medical treatment and care.

Recognizable Symptoms

Signs or indications of disease or illness that are easily identified or diagnosed.

Infection

The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.