Download 3. Hepatitis Quiz questions

Hepatitis Quiz
Viral hepatitis comes in several forms, and many of them can make you very sick. Some forms of the virus can be
eliminated from the body, but other forms remain for a lifetime. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of hepatitis.
1. Which organ does hepatitis affect?
A) Heart
B) Brain
C) Liver
D) Kidneys
2. Which of these factors can cause hepatitis?
A) Viruses
B) Drugs and alcohol
C) Malfunctioning immune system
D) All of the above
3. The disease exists in acute and chronic forms. How long does acute hepatitis last?
A) Less than 6 months
B) Less than 3 months
C) About 6 weeks
D) 1 month
4. How many forms of viral hepatitis have been identified so far?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 8
5. What are the symptoms of hepatitis?
A) Fatigue
B) Low fever
C) Nausea
D) All of the above
6. Which form of hepatitis can be transferred via contaminated food or water?
A) B
B) C
C) A
D) E
7. Which form can exist for years without symptoms?
A) D
B) C
C) A
D) B
8. Vaccines have been developed to protect against which hepatitis viruses?
A) A
B) B
C) D
D) A and B
9. A blood test can confirm hepatitis. Doctors look for an elevated amount of which of these?
A) White blood cells
B) Bilirubin
C) Interferon
D) Liver enzymes