Question

Hepatitis C - How is it transmitted when is it most infectious, incubation?

a) Bloodborne transmission, most infectious during the acute phase, incubation 2-12 weeks
b) Fecal-oral route, most infectious during the incubation period, incubation 15-50 days
c) Sexual transmission, most infectious during the prodromal period, incubation 2-8 weeks
d) Respiratory droplets, most infectious during the convalescent phase, incubation 3-5 days

Answer 1

Hepatitis C is typically transmitted through bloodborne transmission, particularly during the acute phase, with an incubation period of 2 to 12 weeks.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hepatitis C (HCV) is most commonly transmitted through bloodborne transmission. It is highly infectious during the acute phase, which occurs shortly after the initial infection. The incubation period for HCV typically ranges from 2 to 12 weeks. This is the period after the virus enters the body but before symptoms appear, during which the virus is replicating within the host. Preventing the transmission of HCV includes avoiding exposure to infected blood, practicing safe injection techniques, and screening blood products for the virus.