Multiple choice What is the accumulation of bilirubin due to water-borne infection called? Liver cirrhosis Hepatitis B Jaundice Hepatitis C Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Jaundice, caused by Hepatitis A virus, is a water-borne disease and spreads mainly via sewage and contaminated food and water. Accumulation of bilirubin or its conjugates in body tissues causes jaundice. Hence, it is correct.