Consider the following statements about Hepatitis: 1. Hepatitis A (HAV) can be treated with Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAAs) drugs. 2. The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme offers free screening and treatment for Hepatitis A, B and C nationwide. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about Hepatitis:
1.Hepatitis A (HAV) can be treated with Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAAs) drugs.
2.The National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme offers free screening and treatment for Hepatitis A, B and C nationwide.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: Neither 1 nor 2

Statement 1 is incorrect: There is no specific antiviral available to treat Hepatitis A (HAV).

Statement 2 is incorrect: Since 2018, India’s National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme has offered free screening and treatment for Hepatitis B and C nationwide.

Source: PIB

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