Q. Consider the following statements regarding Hepatitis B:
1.The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is significantly more resilient and infectious than the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
2.Chronic infection with Hepatitis B is a primary leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).
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: C
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Hepatitis B is highly contagious—estimated to be 50 to 100 times more infectious than HIV. It can survive outside the body for at least 7 days.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Long-term (chronic) Hepatitis B causes liver inflammation that can lead to cirrhosis and eventually liver cancer.
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