Consider the following statements regarding Hepatitis A: 1. Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver that can cause mild to severe illness. 2. Unlike Hepatitis B and C, Hepatitis A can cause chronic liver disease. 3. Vaccines exist for Hepatitis B and C, but there is no vaccine for Hepatitis A. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding Hepatitis A:
1.Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver that can cause mild to severe illness.
2.Unlike Hepatitis B and C, Hepatitis A can cause chronic liver disease.
3.Vaccines exist for Hepatitis B and C, but there is no vaccine for Hepatitis A.
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is Correct. Hepatitis A causes inflammation of the liver that can range from mild to severe illness.
Statement 2 is Incorrect. Hepatitis A does not cause chronic liver disease, unlike Hepatitis B and C.
Statement 3 is Incorrect. Vaccines exist for Hepatitis A and B, but not for Hepatitis C.

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