Hepatitis A & E are caused by contaminated water.

Q.  Which of the following types of hepatitis is caused by consumption of contaminated water?

1) Hepatitis A
2) Hepatitis E
3) Hepatitis B
- Published on 13 May 16

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 3
c. 1, 2
d. All of the above

ANSWER: 1, 2
 
  • The main cause of Hepatitis A & E is consumption of contaminated water and provision of safe drinking water is the main strategy to control diseases caused by drinking of contaminated water.
  • Hepatitis A and E is preventable by vaccine. It spreads from contaminated food or water, or contact with someone who is infected.
  • Symptoms include fatigue, nausea, abdominal pain, loss of appetite and low-grade fever.
    • The condition clears up on its own in one or two months. Rest and adequate hydration can help.

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