16 Questions
What is the role of HBsAg in the production and transmission of HDV?
It is necessary for HDV to provide its surface antigen
What is the primary mode of transmission of Hepatitis B?
Contact with infected blood through broken skin
What is the highest risk group for Hepatitis B infection?
People with chronic HBV
What is the significance of HBsAg in Hepatitis B infection?
It is a indicator of Hepatitis B surface antigen
How is Hepatitis B usually transmitted from mother to child?
At birth
What is the mechanism of hepatitis C virus-induced cell necrosis?
Immune mediated cytolysis and oxidative stress
Which of the following is a mode of transmission of hepatitis C?
Sharing of toothbrush or razors for shaving
Which of the following groups is at increased risk of hepatitis C infection?
Healthcare and emergency medical personnel
What is the sequence of testing for hepatitis C?
EIA → RIBA → PCR
Which of the following is NOT a mode of transmission of hepatitis C?
Ingestion of contaminated food and water
What is the first antigen to appear in the serum after Hepatitis B infection?
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
Which of the following individuals is at an increased risk of getting Hepatitis B?
All of the above
What is the significance of the presence of Hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) in a patient's serum?
The patient is immune to Hepatitis B
What is the mode of transmission of Hepatitis B in infants born from mothers with Hepatitis B?
Vertical transmission from mother to child
What is the purpose of Hepatitis B envelope antigen (HBeAg) testing?
To determine the infectivity of an individual
What is the recommended method of preventing Hepatitis B transmission?
All of the above
This quiz covers the structure, pathogenesis, and transmission of Hepatitis D Virus, including its dependence on Hepatitis B Virus for replication.
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