Which of the following hepatitis viruses spreads by fecal-oral route?

Option 3 : Hepatitis A 

Concept:

• Fecal oral route: Disease transmission from the fecal material of one person to the mouth of another person.
• Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and noninfectious agents leading to a range of health problems, some of which can be fatal.

Explanation:

• Ingesting food contaminated with fecal material leads to Hepatitis A.
• Improper hand hygiene may lead to Hepatitis A.

• Hepatitis D: It is spread when a person is already afflicted with Hepatitis B virus and comes in contact with the fluids of a Hepatitis D infected person.
• Hepatitis C: It is spread when a person comes in contact with the fluids of an infected individual or sharing needles or tattoo needle from the infected person.
• Hepatitis B: It spreads via contact with the fluids passed from of an infected individual. It can also also be passed through the placental route.