Which type of viral hepatitis is more severe when contracted by pregnant women?
A) hepatitis B
B) hepatitis E
C) hepatitis C
D) hepatitis A
A) hepatitis B
B) Hepatitis E is more severe when contracted by pregnant women. It is more common in young adults and those visiting endemic areas such as Africa, Asia, Central America, or India. Hepatitis E is mostly transmitted through the fecal-oral route, via contaminated drinking water. Less commonly, it is transmitted through contaminated food, blood transfusions, and during pregnancy.
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