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18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 2 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 2 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions / Introduction to Animal Virus Infections / Problem 2

Which of the following assertions about hepatitis A and hepatitis B contains false information?

A

Hepatitis A is caused by an RNA virus, whereas hepatitis B is caused by a DNA virus.

B

Hepatitis A spreads through the feco-oral route, whereas hepatitis B spreads through sexual contact.

C

Hepatitis A is acute, whereas hepatitis B is acute as well as chronic.

D

Hepatitis A is called serum hepatitis, whereas hepatitis B is called infectious hepatitis.

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