Q.Assertion (A) : Infective hepatitis (Type A) is due to a virus generally transmitted through Air contamination. Reason (R) : The disease manifests symptoms like anorexia, fatigue, nausea, vomitting, fever, weight loss and jaundice. Code:
Correct answer: (A) is wrong and (R) is true.
Explanation
Hepatitis A is caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is generally transmitted though food or water that is contaminated with the feces of an infected person. Symptoms of the disease are anorexia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting fever, weight loss and jaundice.
Hepatitis A is caused by hepatitis A virus (HAV). It is generally transmitted though food or water that is contaminated with the feces of an infected person. Symptoms of the disease are anorexia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting fever, weight loss and jaundice.