How does hepatitis C differ from hepatitis A and B in terms of transmission and management?
Hepatitis A, B, and C are liver infections caused by different viruses, with distinct transmission modes and management strategies. Here’s a comparison:
Transmission:
– Hepatitis A:
– Primarily spread through fecal-oral contact (contaminated food, water, or close contact with an infected person)
– Can be spread through blood, but rare
– Hepatitis B:
– Spread through bodily fluids (blood, semen, vaginal fluids)
– Commonly transmitted through:
– Unprotected sex
– Sharing needles or syringes
– Mother-to-child transmission during