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What is the mode of transmission for Hepatitis A?

Respiratory droplets
Skin contact
Fecal-oral (correct)
Bloodborne

Which phase of Hepatitis is characterized by dark urine and jaundice?

Post-icteric phase
Preicteric phase
Icteric phase (correct)
Asymptomatic phase

Who is credited with the discovery of Vibrio cholera?

Gerardo A. Nicolas
Filippo Pacini (correct)
Dr. John Snow
Waldemar Haffkine

What is the primary mode of transmission for Hepatitis B?

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Who developed the first cholera vaccine in July 1892?

<p>Waldemar Haffkine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mode of transmission for Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route.

Icteric phase

The phase of Hepatitis characterized by dark urine and jaundice.

Discovery of Vibrio cholera

Filippo Pacini is credited with discovering the bacterium Vibrio cholera.

Mode of transmission for Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted percutaneously, often through blood or bodily fluids.

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First cholera vaccine developer

Waldemar Haffkine developed the first cholera vaccine in July 1892.