North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) Practice Exam

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Which type of viral hepatitis is primarily transmitted via the fecal-oral route?

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D

The correct answer is: Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is primarily transmitted through the fecal-oral route, making it unique among the options presented. This mode of transmission typically occurs when an individual ingests food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person. Poor hygiene practices, such as inadequate handwashing after using the toilet, significantly increase the risk of spreading the virus, especially in areas with unsafe water supplies or insufficient sanitation. In contrast, Hepatitis B, C, and D are transmitted primarily through blood and bodily fluids. Hepatitis B can be spread through sexual contact, use of infected needles, and from mother to child at birth. Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted through blood-to-blood contact, often associated with sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Hepatitis D depends on the presence of Hepatitis B for its transmission, and it’s also spread through blood. Understanding the transmission routes for different types of hepatitis is crucial for prevention practices and public health initiatives, particularly in educating about safe sanitation and hygiene measures to control the spread of diseases like Hepatitis A.