Take the Hepatitis Test

Viral hepatitis comes in several forms, and many of them can make you very
sick. Some forms of the virus can be eliminated from the body. But other forms
remain for a lifetime. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of hepatitis.
1. Which organ does hepatitis affect?
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The correct answer is C. Liver.
Whatever the cause, hepatitis results in inflammation of the liver.
2. Which of these things can cause hepatitis?
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The correct answer is D. All of the above.
Alcohol abuse damages liver cells. Medicines can cause reactions that
inflame the liver. Acetaminophen taken in high doses can severely damage
the liver. A weak immune system, such as is found in people with AIDS, can
put you at higher risk for hepatitis, as well as many other infections.
3. The disease exists in short-term (acute) and long-term (chronic)
forms. How long does acute hepatitis last?
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The correct answer is A. Less than 6 months.
But some acute forms can develop into chronic forms.
4. How many forms of viral hepatitis have been found so far?
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The correct answer is C. 5.
Researchers have identified A, B, C, D, and E viruses that cause hepatitis.
Vaccines are available to prevent hepatitis A and B, but not for the C, D, and E
forms.
5. What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
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The correct answer is D. All of the above.
But not everyone has symptoms.
6. Which form of hepatitis can be passed on through contaminated food
or water?
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The correct answer is C. A and E.
Often called infectious hepatitis, both hepatitis A and hepatitis E can easily be
spread from one person to another. Infectious hepatitis spreads when a
person unknowingly picks up the virus from objects, food, or water
contaminated with stool from an infected person. Hepatitis A also can be
spread from close personal contact with an infected person. This might be
from taking care of an infected person or through sex.
7. Which form can exist for years without symptoms?
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The correct answer is B. B and C.
Both hepatitis B and hepatitis C can exist for years without symptoms.
Hepatitis C is contracted via blood transfusions, contaminated medical
devices, body piercing, or intravenous drug use. It is rarely passed on through
sexual contact with an infected person.
8. Vaccines have been developed to protect against which hepatitis
viruses?
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The correct answer is D. A and B.
Vaccines can help prevent hepatitis A and B. International travelers can
benefit from the hepatitis A vaccine before going abroad.
9. A blood test can confirm hepatitis. Doctors look for an elevated
amount of which of these?
You answered C. Interferon.
The correct answer is D. Liver enzymes.
Elevated liver enzymes can be an indication of an acute hepatitis infection, but
other factors, such as alcohol use or certain medications, can also cause the
liver enzymes to go up. The doctor will use medical history, physical exams,
laboratory tests, X-rays, and even a liver biopsy to confirm a viral hepatitis
diagnosis.