Viruses, which cause hepatitis, are transmitted through
(a) air
(b) water
(c) food
(d) personal contact
Answer: B
Hepatitis has five main types named A, B, C, D and E. Out of them, Hepatitis A is very common in India. The children in majority parts of the country get exposed to Hepatitis A virus through water and develops immunity. The most common cause of Hepatitis transmission is contaminated water.
Although, Hepatitis B is generally transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids.
Hence, the correct answer is B.