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B · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

All of the following statements are true about hepatitis A except

a. Hepatitis A is most often sexually transmitted
b. It is recommended that people traveling to parts of the world where hepatitis A is prevalent receive the hepatitis A vaccine before traveling
c. Hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be transmitted sexually, but hepatitis A is usually considered a disease caused by food or water
d. Homosexual men are at risk for hepatitis A

Question 2

Mrs. Maguire, an 88-year-old woman, recently returned home to Texas after visiting her grandchildren in New York, Florida, and Connecticut. She comes into the office complaining of muscle pain, fever, headache, and extreme malaise.

While talking with her, you find that she spent much time outdoors watching different sports and that the mosquitoes were very troublesome. In presenting this to the physician, you voice your concern that Mrs. Maguire may have
a. TBshe has a headache and fever
b. Dementiahow troublesome could mosquitoes be?
c. West Nile virusa mosquito could have bitten Mrs. Maguire
d. Depressionshe misses her family

jojobee318 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Hepatitis A is usually caused by contaminated food or water, and people traveling to areas where the disease is prevalent should receive the hepatitis A vaccine. Men who have sex with other men are at risk for hepatitis A, however, and so it is considered an STD for homosexual men (response D). Hepatitis B is transmitted sexually or by exposure to infected blood and can be carried by an asymptomatic person.

Answer to Question 2

C
The signs and symptoms of West Nile virus include fever, headache, malaise, and muscle pain. West Nile virus is transmitted via mosquitoes, with an increased prevalence on the East Coast.