Multiple choice

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Which one of the following is a true statement about hepatitis A? 

  1. In developed countries, it is mainly a disease of the old.

  2. It has an incubation period of about 100 days.

  3. It is spread by the faecal-oral route.

  4. It is associated with HLA-B8, -DR3.

  5. It is best diagnosed by finding IgG-specific antibody to hepatitis A.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Contaminated water is the most common source.

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