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This section includes 33 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Hepatitis Viruses knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Hepatitis G virus is from the family |
| A. | Coronaviridae |
| B. | Hepadnaviridae |
| C. | Flaviviridae |
| D. | Caliciviridae |
| Answer» D. Caliciviridae | |
| 2. |
This Hepatitis virus is not an RNA virus |
| A. | Hepatitis G virus |
| B. | Hepatitis E virus |
| C. | Hepatitis B virus |
| D. | Hepatitis A virus |
| Answer» D. Hepatitis A virus | |
| 3. |
Babies born to affected mother with Hep B virus should be vaccinated, according to the WHO (world health organization) when is the first dose of Hep B vaccine recommended? |
| A. | Within a week after the birth |
| B. | 15 days after the birth |
| C. | 72 hours of birth |
| D. | Within 24 hours of birth |
| Answer» E. | |
| 4. |
All of the following statements are correct about autoimmune hepatitis infection, Except? |
| A. | Treatment is not available for the infection |
| B. | Women are more affected than men |
| C. | Chronic and persistent hepatitis may occur |
| D. | People with celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis are at higher risk |
| Answer» B. Women are more affected than men | |
| 5. |
Which of the following virus may spread due to lack of good hygienic practice and through contaminated water? |
| A. | Hepatitis B and D |
| B. | Human papillomavirus |
| C. | Hepatitis A and E |
| D. | Zika virus |
| Answer» D. Zika virus | |
| 6. |
The symptoms from hepatitis A infection may persists for weeks to a month, the most common types of symptoms are fever, diarrhea, abdominal pain and jaundice. Jaundice is the condition of yellowing of the skin due to................? |
| A. | Low levels of bilirubin in a body |
| B. | Low levels of hyaluronic acid in a body |
| C. | Accumulation of hyaluronic acid in a body |
| D. | Accumulation of bilirubin in a body |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Recently the Nobel prize for physiology or medicine was awarded to the three scientists for the discovery of which hepatitis virus ? |
| A. | HBV |
| B. | HCV |
| C. | HAV |
| D. | HEV |
| Answer» C. HAV | |
| 8. |
HEV can cause epidemics of jaundice, more commonly seen in developing countries. All of the following are the most common sources of HEV, EXCEPT? |
| A. | Contaminated water |
| B. | Raw or undercooked pork |
| C. | Contaminated blood products |
| D. | A sexual relationship with an infected individual |
| Answer» E. | |
| 9. |
All of the following statements about the HEV is true, EXCEPT? |
| A. | Transmitted by the fecal-oral route |
| B. | It is a non-enveloped virus |
| C. | It is the major cause of hepatitis liver cancer |
| D. | Found in rodents and pigs |
| Answer» D. Found in rodents and pigs | |
| 10. |
Which of the following statements is NOT correct about the vaccination of HAV, HBV, and HCV? |
| A. | Hepatitis A vaccination should be started from one year of age |
| B. | Only newborns from infected mothers are required to get the HBV vaccine |
| C. | |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» C. | |
| 11. |
According to the World Health Organization's recent survey, about what percentage of people know they are living with Hepatitis infection? |
| A. | 75 % |
| B. | >5 % |
| C. | 25 % |
| D. | 50 % |
| Answer» C. 25 % | |
| 12. |
Which of the following statements about Hepatitis D virus is NOT correct? |
| A. | RNA virus |
| B. | Transmitted by parenteral route |
| C. | Can replicate only when in a cell that is also infected by HBV |
| D. | HDV primarily infects the intestinal cells |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
This nucleic acid is found in hepatitis B virus |
| A. | dsRNA |
| B. | ssDNA |
| C. | ssRNA |
| D. | dsDNA |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
All of the following statements are true for the diagnosis of HBV infection, EXCEPT? |
| A. | Tests for the detection of elevated liver enzymes should be done |
| B. | Serological tests to detect the antigen |
| C. | Liver function test- bilirubin |
| D. | Glucose challenge test |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Which of the following statement is true for hepatitis causing viruses HAV, HCV, HDV, and HEV? |
| A. | Transmitted via the fecal-oral route |
| B. | Transmitted via the parenteral route |
| C. | Contain a single-stranded RNA genome |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 16. |
Which of the following group of people are NOT considered in the increased risk of acquiring HAV infections? |
| A. | People traveling to developed countries to developing countries |
| B. | Men having a sexual relationship with other men |
| C. | People working with primates |
| D. | Babies born to mother with HAV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 17. |
A 32-year-old man comes to the clinic with abdominal discomfort and vomiting, low grade and fever, the diagnosis was done and he was found to be infected with HAV. In a blood sample, IgM antibodies detection confirms the HAV infection, how long after the initial infection these antibodies are found in the blood? |
| A. | 24 hours |
| B. | 3 to 4 days |
| C. | 1 to 2 weeks |
| D. | 12 hours |
| Answer» D. 12 hours | |
| 18. |
Hepatitis D virus is also known as the delta virus requires HBV to cause infection in people |
| A. | TRUE |
| B. | FALSE |
| Answer» B. FALSE | |
| 19. |
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infection is more commonly found in developing countries which is transmitted mostly through contaminated water, all of the following are the signs and symptoms of HEV, EXCEPT? |
| A. | Blood in the stool |
| B. | Nausea and vomiting |
| C. | Yellowing of the skin |
| D. | Low-grade fever |
| Answer» B. Nausea and vomiting | |
| 20. |
Which of the following is the major risk factor for the Hepatitis C virus (HCV)infection in the United States of America? |
| A. | Sexual activity |
| B. | Use of drugs |
| C. | Blood transfusion |
| D. | Tattoos |
| Answer» D. Tattoos | |
| 21. |
All of the following statements regarding HBV infection is true, EXCEPT? |
| A. | Acute liver infection is subclinical in about 70 percent |
| B. | Chronic hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer |
| C. | Infants born to infected mothers can have this virus |
| D. | Medications are not available for the treatment of the chronic hepatitis B infection |
| Answer» E. | |
| 22. |
All of the following are the important structural characteristics of the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) EXCEPT? |
| A. | The size of the virus is 42 nm in diameter |
| B. | The envelope consists of surface antigen (HBsAg) and lipid |
| C. | Consists of the single-stranded RNA genome |
| D. | The mode of transmission is parenteral |
| Answer» D. The mode of transmission is parenteral | |
| 23. |
Which of the following virus is NOT transmitted through the parenteral route? |
| A. | Hepatitis A |
| B. | Hepatitis B |
| C. | Hepatitis C |
| D. | Hepatitis D |
| Answer» B. Hepatitis B | |
| 24. |
Which of the following organ is primarily infected by Hepatitis viruses? |
| A. | Intestines |
| B. | Gall bladder |
| C. | Stomach |
| D. | Liver |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
All of the following are the type RNA virus, EXCEPT? |
| A. | Hepatitis A |
| B. | Hepatitis B |
| C. | Hepatitis C |
| D. | Hepatitis D |
| Answer» C. Hepatitis C | |
| 26. |
In a sample of blood, doctors look for which of these elevated levels to confirm Hepatitis? |
| A. | Interferons |
| B. | Calcium |
| C. | Liver enzymes |
| D. | White blood cells |
| Answer» D. White blood cells | |
| 27. |
This organ is majorly affected by hepatitis |
| A. | Liver |
| B. | Heart |
| C. | Kidneys |
| D. | Brain |
| Answer» B. Heart | |
| 28. |
This agent represents an isolate of Hepatitis G virus |
| A. | GBV-C |
| B. | GBV-B |
| C. | GBV-A |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. GBV-B | |
| 29. |
The most reliable detection test for Hepatitis E is |
| A. | ELISA test for IgG anti-HEV |
| B. | Polymerase chain reaction for detection of HEV RNA |
| C. | Western blot assay for IgM anti-HEV |
| D. | ELISA test for IgM anti-HEV |
| Answer» C. Western blot assay for IgM anti-HEV | |
| 30. |
This can cause Hepatitis |
| A. | an improperly functioning immune system |
| B. | alcohol and medicines |
| C. | viruses |
| D. | all of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
This is incorrect regarding Hepatitis A virus |
| A. | It can cause hepatocellular carcinoma |
| B. | It may be cultivated in cell culture to be used in primate and human cells |
| C. | It is one of the most stable viruses that infects humans |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. It may be cultivated in cell culture to be used in primate and human cells | |
| 32. |
Hepatitis A virus (HAV) belongs to which of the following family of viruses? |
| A. | Hepadnaviridae |
| B. | Hepeviridae |
| C. | Picornaviridae |
| D. | Flaviviridae |
| Answer» D. Flaviviridae | |
| 33. |
This form of Hepatitis could be passed via contaminated water or food |
| A. | A and E |
| B. | C |
| C. | B |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» B. C | |