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HBV antigens include the core antigen, surface antigen, and DNA polymerase.
HBV antigens include the core antigen, surface antigen, and DNA polymerase.
False
Hepatitis G virus is a DNA virus.
Hepatitis G virus is a DNA virus.
False
HBV can be transmitted through saliva.
HBV can be transmitted through saliva.
True
Norwalk virus is spread through the oral-fecal route.
Norwalk virus is spread through the oral-fecal route.
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Rotavirus causes chronic viral hepatitis.
Rotavirus causes chronic viral hepatitis.
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A vaccine for HBV was first approved in 1990.
A vaccine for HBV was first approved in 1990.
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About 90% of chronic HBV cases die from cirrhosis or liver cancer.
About 90% of chronic HBV cases die from cirrhosis or liver cancer.
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Hepatitis A virus is a DNA virus.
Hepatitis A virus is a DNA virus.
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Vomiting and fever are symptoms of Rotavirus infection.
Vomiting and fever are symptoms of Rotavirus infection.
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HCV can be prevented by a vaccine.
HCV can be prevented by a vaccine.
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Hepatitis B virus is an RNA virus.
Hepatitis B virus is an RNA virus.
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Prolonged interferon treatment can prevent chronic HCV disease.
Prolonged interferon treatment can prevent chronic HCV disease.
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Hepatitis A virus is transmitted through the parenteral route.
Hepatitis A virus is transmitted through the parenteral route.
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The symptoms of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B are identical.
The symptoms of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B are identical.
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Hepatitis A virus is eliminated from the body through urine.
Hepatitis A virus is eliminated from the body through urine.
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Inactivated vaccine for Hepatitis B has been available since 1995.
Inactivated vaccine for Hepatitis B has been available since 1995.
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Antiviral treatment is available for Hepatitis A.
Antiviral treatment is available for Hepatitis A.
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IgG to HAV provides active immunization for people exposed to the virus.
IgG to HAV provides active immunization for people exposed to the virus.
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