AEMCA Practice Exam

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What are the typical routes of transmission for hepatitis B and C?

Airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces
Contact with infected bodily fluids
Consumption of contaminated food
Insect bites

The correct answer is: Contact with infected bodily fluids

Hepatitis B and C viruses are primarily transmitted through contact with infected bodily fluids. This includes blood, semen, and other bodily fluids of an infected person. In the case of hepatitis B, transmission can also occur through sexual contact, sharing needles, or from mother to child during childbirth. Hepatitis C predominantly spreads through sharing needles and other equipment used to inject drugs. The routes of transmission highlighted in the other choices do not accurately represent how these viruses are spread. Airborne droplets and contaminated surfaces are common transmission methods for respiratory infections but not for hepatitis B and C. Likewise, while consuming contaminated food can lead to infections caused by other viruses or bacteria, it is not a recognized transmission route for hepatitis B or C. Insect bites are not associated with the transmission of either hepatitis virus, as they do not spread through vectors like mosquitoes or ticks. Understanding these specific modes of transmission is crucial for prevention and awareness regarding hepatitis B and C.