Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B
Test your knowledge of hepatitis A and hepatitis B by deciding whether each statement is true or false.
A person can have hepatitis A or hepatitis B without looking sick, feeling sick, or having any symptoms at all.
You are correct! People with hepatitis A or hepatitis B infection may not have symptoms of their illness. People with hepatitis B may be infected for many years and have no symptoms. They can spread hepatitis viruses to others without ever having symptoms or feeling or looking sick.
Nice try, but that statement is actually true. People with hepatitis A or hepatitis B infection may not have symptoms of their illness. People with hepatitis B may be infected for many years and have no symptoms. They can spread hepatitis viruses to others without ever having symptoms or feeling or looking sick.
People who become infected with hepatitis B can be infected for life.
You are correct! About 5% of adults develop chronic hepatitis B infection. They are infected for life. About 25% of adults with chronic hepatitis B die prematurely from liver damage (cirrhosis) or liver cancer.
Nice try, but that statement is actually true. About 5% of adults develop chronic hepatitis B infection. They are infected for life. About 25% of adults with chronic hepatitis B die prematurely from liver damage (cirrhosis) or liver cancer.
When traveling to at least some other countries, you may be at risk of contracting hepatitis A, even if you stay in luxury accommodations.
You are correct! Hepatitis A may be contracted in vacation spots with luxury tourist itineraries and accommodations. Hepatitis A can be spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated with the virus.
Nice try, but that statement is actually true. Hepatitis A may be contracted in vacation spots with luxury tourist itineraries and accommodations. Hepatitis A can be spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated with the virus.
Lasting liver damage from hepatitis A infection is common.
Nice try, but that statement is actually false. People who recover from hepatitis A do not have lasting liver damage. People with hepatitis A can be sick for several months and a small percentage of people can die from acute infection or require liver transplant.
You are correct! People who recover from hepatitis A do not have lasting liver damage. People with hepatitis A can be sick for several months and a small percentage of people can die from acute infection or require liver transplant.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), vaccination offers the best protection against hepatitis A and/or hepatitis B.
You are correct! According to the CDC, vaccination offers the best protection against hepatitis A and/or
hepatitis B. Also, according to the CDC, vaccination against hepatitis A and/or hepatitis B may be appropriate for "any
person seeking protection."
Nice try, but that statement is actually true. According to the CDC, vaccination offers the best protection
against hepatitis A and/or hepatitis B. Also, according to the CDC, vaccination against hepatitis A and/or
hepatitis B may be appropriate for "any person seeking protection."