Consider the following statements regarding Hepatitis A: 1. It is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver. 2. It is primarily transmitted through ingestion of food or water contaminated with fecal matter from an infected person. 3. This infection is usually self-limiting and does not cause chronic liver disease. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding Hepatitis A:
1.It is a viral infection that causes inflammation of the liver.
2.It is primarily transmitted through ingestion of food or water contaminated with fecal matter from an infected person.
3.This infection is usually self-limiting and does not cause chronic liver disease.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: All are correct

Statement 1 is correct: Hepatitis A is an acute viral infection caused by the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV), leading to inflammation of the liver.

Statement 2 is correct: It is primarily transmitted through ingestion of food or water contaminated with fecal matter from an infected person.

Statement 3 is correct: Hepatitis A infection is usually self-limiting and does not cause chronic liver disease; prevention is mainly through improved sanitation, hygiene, and hepatitis A vaccination.

Source: TH

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