Which forms of viral hepatitis are transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

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Harrington

22 May, 09:15

Which forms of viral hepatitis are transmitted through the fecal-oral route?

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Micah Valentine · Answer 1

Hepatitis A

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Amongst the several types of viral hepatitis, it is hepatitis A that can spread through the fecal-oral route. Usually, a person can acquire hepatitis A if he/she ingests contaminated food or water, further it can also spread through direct contact with the infected person. due to its transmission through the fecal-oral route, lack of good sanitation practices and hygiene are the major causes for its spread.