Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.

Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.

Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses are several times more than those infected with HIV.

Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

Answer is Right!

Answer is Wrong!

This question was previously asked in

UPSC IAS – 2019

Download PDF Attempt Online

The correct option is B because the statement “Hepatitis B, unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine” is incorrect.

Vaccination is a highly effective way to prevent Hepatitis B infection. While there is no widely available prophylactic vaccine for Hepatitis C, research is ongoing.

A) Hepatitis B and HIV share similar transmission routes, including sexual contact, exposure to infected blood (e.g., through sharing needles), and mother-to-child transmission. This statement is correct.
B) There is a safe and effective vaccine available to prevent Hepatitis B infection. In contrast, there is currently no effective preventive vaccine for Hepatitis C, although treatments for Hepatitis C have significantly advanced. Thus, the statement that Hepatitis B *does not* have a vaccine is false.
C) According to WHO estimates, significantly more people globally live with chronic Hepatitis B and C infections compared to HIV. This statement is correct.
D) Both Hepatitis B and C infections can be asymptomatic for many years, with chronic liver damage occurring silently before symptoms appear. This statement is correct.

More similar MCQ questions for Exam preparation:-