Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2019 · Science and Technology · Question 50

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
  2. Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
  3. Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
  4. Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

Answer

Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.

  • (a) Hepatitis B spreads through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child, broadly similar to HIV transmission routes. Verdict: Correct.
  • (b) This is reversed: Hepatitis B has an effective vaccine, while Hepatitis C does not. Verdict: Not correct.
  • (c) Globally, people living with chronic Hepatitis B and C together are far more numerous than those living with HIV. Verdict: Correct.
  • (d) Chronic Hepatitis B and C can remain asymptomatic for years before liver damage becomes evident. Verdict: Correct.
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