Unscramble the Facts: World Hepatitis Day Quiz Challenge!

 1. When is World Hepatitis Day observed each year?

a) June 28

b) July 28

c) August 28

d) September 28

Answer: b) July 28

 2. World Hepatitis Day is observed in memory of which scientist's birthday?

a) Louis Pasteur

b) Jonas Salk

c) Baruch Blumberg

d) Robert Koch

Answer: c) Baruch Blumberg

 3. Which important organ in our body is primarily affected by hepatitis?

a) Heart

b) Lungs

c) Brain

d) Liver

Answer: d) Liver

 4. What does "hepatitis" mean?

a) A type of headache

b) Inflammation of the liver

c) A skin rash

d) A fever

Answer:b) Inflammation of the liver

 5. How many main types of viral hepatitis are there?

a) Three

b) Four

c) Five

d) Six

Answer: c) Five (A, B, C, D, E)

 6. Which type of hepatitis is usually spread through contaminated food and water?

a) Hepatitis B

b) Hepatitis C

c) Hepatitis A

d) Hepatitis D

Answer: c) Hepatitis A

 7. Which types of hepatitis can become chronic (long-lasting) and cause serious liver damage over time?

a) Hepatitis A and E

b) Hepatitis B and C

c) Hepatitis A and B

d) Hepatitis C and E

Answer: b) Hepatitis B and C

 8. What is one common symptom of hepatitis that causes yellowing of the skin and eyes?

a) Rash

b) Cough

c) Jaundice

d) Dizziness

Answer: c) Jaundice

 9. Can hepatitis be caused by things other than viruses?

a) No, only viruses cause hepatitis.

b) Yes, like alcohol abuse or certain medicines.

c) Only inherited conditions can cause it.

d) It's always caused by bacteria.

Answer: b) Yes, like alcohol abuse or certain medicines.

 10. Which types of hepatitis have vaccines to prevent them?

a) Only Hepatitis C

b) Hepatitis A and B

c) Hepatitis B and D

d) All types of hepatitis

Answer: b) Hepatitis A and B

11. How can Hepatitis B and C mainly be transmitted?

a) Through sneezing

b) Through sharing food utensils

c) Through contact with infected blood or body fluids

d) Through insect bites

Answer: c) Through contact with infected blood or body fluids

 12. What is a serious long-term problem that chronic hepatitis can lead to?

a) Common cold

b) Liver cancer or cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)

c) Skin allergies

d) Hair loss

Answer: b) Liver cancer or cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)

 13. What is one way to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A and E?

a) Eating more sugar

b) Washing hands thoroughly and ensuring food and water are clean

c) Avoiding exercise

d) Sleeping less

Answer: b) Washing hands thoroughly and ensuring food and water are clean

 14. Why is early diagnosis of hepatitis important?

a) To avoid going to school

b) To get proper treatment and prevent serious liver damage

c) To win a prize

d) It's not important

Answer: b) To get proper treatment and prevent serious liver damage

 15. What is the World Health Organization's (WHO) global goal related to viral hepatitis by 2030?

a) To increase the number of infections

b) To eliminate viral hepatitis as a major public health threat

c) To discover new types of hepatitis

d) To make hepatitis a common disease

b) To eliminate viral hepatitis as a major public health threat