Question

Epidemic jaundice can occur in which of the following conditions.
A. Hepatitis A
B. Hepatitis B
C. Hepatitis C
D. Hepatitis D

Answer 1

Hint: Jaundice is a disease which is caused by the ill-functioning of the liver. In this condition, the liver is unable to break down RBC. This results in the accumulation of bilirubin. Jaundice is also caused due to hepatitis, tumours and gallstones.

Complete answer:
Jaundice is a condition which leads to yellowing of skin, mucous membrane, white part of the eyes etc. In later ages, jaundice can be a sign of several liver diseases like jaundice.
Let us discuss the epidemic of jaundice.
Epidemic refers to the increase in the number of the infections of a particular illness or infection in the population over a certain area. It is the sudden outbreak of the disease. In the war times, jaundice was seen in the soldiers many times. Epidemics always spread due to viral infections. Hepatitis A is named as the epidemic jaundice as it spreads by the hepatitis virus HAV. It results in a highly contagious liver infection. It can be prevented by vaccines.
Hepatitis B is also a vaccine preventable viral disease. It can spread through blood, semen and other body fluids.
Hepatitis C- It is an acute and chronic viral disease which causes inflammation in the liver. It can lead to cirrhosis and cancer.
Hepatitis D- It is also known as delta hepatitis. It can cause serious illness and even death. It is caused by Hepatitis B.

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Note –
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver. It can be short term or lifelong. It can be caused due to the defect in the tissues or through infection. Hepatitis A and B can be prevented by vaccine.