MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

CHRONIC LIVER DISEASE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which form of hepatitis is transmitted via blood-to-blood tranmission?
A
C
B
B
C
A
D
D
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is mostly transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This may happen through transfusions of HCV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injection drug use.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hepatitis B The virus is found in blood and certain body fluids. Hepatitis B is spread when a person who is not immune comes in contact with blood or body fluid from an infected person.

Detailed explanation-3: -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. HIV-HCV coinfection increases the risk of passing on hepatitis C to the baby.

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