Dr. Smith has determined that the client with hepatitis has contracted the infection form contaminated food.. Hepatitis A

Dr. Smith has determined that the client with hepatitis has contracted the infection form contaminated food. The nurse understands that this client is most likely experiencing what type of hepatitis?
a.    Hepatitis A
b.    Hepatitis B
c.    Hepatitis C
d.    Hepatitis D

Answer A.
Hepatitis A is transmitted by the fecal-oral route via contaminated food or infected food handlers. Hepatitis B, C, and D are transmitted most commonly via infected blood or body fluids.

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