Viruses, which cause hepatitis, are transmitted through:
A
Air
B
Water
C
Food
D
Personal contact
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Correct option is B. Water Hepititis is the inflammation of the Liver, it is generally caused by viral infection. Hepatitis is of 5 types based on their mode of transmission, symptoms caused, recovery period etc. They are named as Hepatitis A, B, C,D and E respectively. Hepatitis A and E are caused by consumption of contaminated water.
So, the correct answer is 'Water'
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