Which one of the following statements is not correct?
A
Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
B
Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
Correct Answer
C
Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.
D
Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.
Explanation
Statement (B) is incorrect because a highly effective vaccine for Hepatitis B has been available since 1982, whereas there is currently no vaccine for Hepatitis C. Option (A) is a common point of confusion but is a true statement, as both Hepatitis B and HIV share identical transmission routes including infected blood, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission. The core concept being tested is the comparative pathology, prevention methods, and global epidemiological impact of major viral infections.
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