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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 81

SSC CPO Tier I - 11th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q81

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There is NO vaccine for which of the following hepatitis viruses?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Hepatitis C.

  • Hepatitis refers to an inflammatory condition of the liver. 
  • It is caused by a viral infection.
  • There are 5 types of Hepatitis which are:-  hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
  • Hepatitis A is caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV) which is transmitted by consuming food or water contaminated by feces from a person infected with hepatitis A.
  • Hepatitis B is transmitted through infected blood, vaginal secretions, or semen, containing the hepatitis B virus (HBV).
  • Hepatitis C is transmitted through direct contact with infected drug use and sexual contact. 
  • There are vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B but no vaccine for hepatitis C.