Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about hepatitis B is false?

  1. It is more common in cold countries as compared to warm countries.

  2. If occurring in neonates, it will lead to a carrier state.

  3. HBV is transmitted by sharing needles.

  4. HBV has an incubation period of about 70 days.

  5. It is accompanied by an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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Explanation

Very common in Asia and the far East as well as tropical Africa, where 35% of the population carry HBV whereas the rate is much lower in Northern Europe.

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