MDCAT Biology MCQ #38

A patient recovers quickly from 'infectious hepatitis' after eating contaminated shellfish. Which virus, characterized by a short incubation, was likely responsible?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #38

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A patient recovers quickly from 'infectious hepatitis' after eating contaminated shellfish. Which virus, characterized by a short incubation, was likely responsible?

    • A) Hepatitis A
    • B) Hepatitis B
    • C) Hepatitis C
    • D) Hepatitis D

    Answer: Hepatitis A

    Explanation: Hepatitis A has a short incubation period and is transmitted fecally; Hepatitis B fails because it has a long incubation period.