Options are not provided in the question. The complete question is as following:
a flowchart. box 1 reads, hepatitis b is a pathogen found in bodily fluids. box 2 reads, item number 2. box 3 reads, people spread hepatitis b to others after infection.
What did Tia enter in item #2 of the flowchart to further explain the process of a hepatitis B infection?
A. This pathogen spreads through childbirth or close physical contact with an infected person.
B. People with strong immune systems fight hepatitis infections more easily.
C. This pathogen infects people who practice safe food handling practices.
D. Genetic makeup places some people at risk for contracting hepatitis.
Answer:
A. This pathogen spreads through childbirth or close physical contact with an infected person.
Explanation:
Hepatitis B infection is caused by hepatitis B virus (HBV) which affects the liver of a person. some of the symptoms of this infection are abdominal pain, yellowing of the eyes and dark urine. It is treated with antiviral medications.
Hepatitis B is spread due to exposure to infected bodily fluids. The pathogen can be spread through childbirth as if a pregnant woman is infected then it can easily spread to her baby at birth. physical contacts allow entry of infected body fluid through mouth and genitalia, which can also spread hepatitis B.
Hence, as the flow chart show spreading of hepatitis B, the correct option will be A.
