Which of the following statements about the various forms of hepatitis is accurate?
a. A vaccine exists for hepatitis C but not for hepatitis B.
b. Hepatitis A is acquired by eating contaminated food or drinking polluted water.
c. Hepatitis B is less contagious than human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
d. The incidence of hepatitis C is decreasing.
ANS: B
Contaminated milk and shellfish are common sources of infection with hepatitis A. A vaccine exists for hepatitis B but not for hepatitis C. Hepatitis B is more contagious than HIV. The incidence of hepatitis C is increasing.
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