A patient with possible viral hepatitis reports recent intake of raw shellfish. Which of these types of hepatitis does the patient most likely have?

a. Hepatitis A virus
b. Hepatitis B virus
c. Hepatitis C virus
d. Hepatitis D virus


ANS: A
Hepatitis A is spread by oral–fecal contamination of water, shellfish, eating utensils, or equipment. B, C, and D are spread through blood and body fluids.

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