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Viruses, which cause hepatitis, are transmitted throughAirWaterFoodPersonal contact

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Viruses, which cause hepatitis, are transmitted through

  • Air
  • Water
  • Food
  • Personal contact
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Hepatitis viruses can be transmitted through all of the above mentioned ways: air, water, food, and personal contact. However, the mode of transmission can vary depending on the type of hepatitis virus.

  1. Hepatitis A: This is often transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food.

  2. Hepatitis B: This is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, vaginal secretions, or semen, containing the hepatitis B virus. This can happen through sexual contact, sharing of needles, or from mother to child at birth.

  3. Hepatitis C: This is mostly transmitted through direct contact with the blood of a person who has the disease. It's commonly spread by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs.

  4. Hepatitis D: This is also spread through contact with infected blood. This type of hepatitis is rare, and occurs only in conjunction with hepatitis B infection.

  5. Hepatitis E: This is transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food.

So, while all the options listed can be modes of transmission, the specific route often depends on the type of hepatitis.

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