Which of the following etiologies of acute hepatitis would most likely be followed by the development of chronic hepatitis?
- hepatitis A virus
- hepatitis B virus
- hepatitis C virus
- hepatitis D virus
- hepatitis E virus
Answer: C
Hepatitis C virus
Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne infection in the US, causes chronic hepatitis in almost all persons infected, is the most common reason for liver failure in the US, and the most common reason for liver transplant.
Know Your Content Blueprint
Acute and chronic hepatitis is covered as part of the PANCE GI and Nutrition Blueprint
Review Topic: Acute and chronic hepatitis (ReelDx)