You are transferring a patient from a nursing home to the hospital when you notice on the patient's record that he has hepatitis C. You know that hepatitis C:
A) can be prevented by vaccination.
B) causes inflammation of the liver.
C) is easily transmitted via mucous membranes.
D) causes no symptoms in most patients.
Answer: B
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