Question

Phineas went to the doctor. The doctor did a blood test and found out that Phineas had hepatitis C. Which scenario best explains how Phineas could have contracted hepatitis C?

Phineas inherited the disease from her dad.
Phineas got a tattoo over the weekend.
Phineas was exposed to another person’s sweat.
Phineas kissed her boyfriend.

Answer 1

Phineas got a tattoo over the weekend.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that affects the functioning of the liver. It is not an inherited disease.

Hepatitis C is passed from person to person via blood, and sometimes via sex. Therefore, it cannot be passed by sweat or kissing. However, it can be passed on by infected needles such as when getting a tattoo