MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The virus is found in the stool (feces) of HAV-infected people. Hepatitis A can easily spread from one person to another by putting something in the mouth (even though it may look clean) that has been contaminated with the stool of a person with hepatitis A.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hepatitis B is a blood-borne pathogen; its primary mode of transmission is through direct blood-to-blood contact with an infected person. In contrast, hepatitis A can be spread by fecal-oral transmission or by consuming food or water that has been contaminated.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hepatitis A is very contagious. It is spread when someone unknowingly ingests the virus-even in microscopic amounts-through close personal contact with an infected person or through eating contaminated food or drink.

Detailed explanation-4: -Like HIV, the hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses spread: By sharing needles, syringes, and other injection equipment. Perinatally: Pregnant people can pass these infections to their infants.