CPCT/A Patient Care Exam Test Prep

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Hepatitis is:

An infectious agent that is found in the liver.
A liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis or cancer.
Classified into several sero-types.
All of the above

Explanation

Answer: D - Hepatitis is a liver infection that is caused by a virus. The hepatitis virus can be one of several different serotypes and can lead to cirrhosis or cancer of the liver in susceptible patients. Hepatitis B is a form of this disease that can be prevented by a series of three vaccines. Health care workers are offered this injection series free of change. Hepatitis A is a form of the disease that is acquired through contaminated food.

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