Which one of the following statements is not correct? Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV? Hepatitis B unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine? [2019]

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Hepatitis B virus is transmitted much like HIV.
Hepatitis B unlike Hepatitis C, does not have a vaccine.
Globally, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses arc several times more than those infected with HIV.
Some of those infected with Hepatitis B and C viruses do not show the symptoms for many years.

Explanation

Statement (a) is correct

Both Hepatitis B and HIV/AIDS spread through infected blood, unsafe sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission.

Statement (b) is not correct

A vaccine is available for Hepatitis B, while Hepatitis C currently has no vaccine.

Statement (c) is correct

Worldwide, the number of people infected with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C is much higher than those infected with HIV/AIDS.

Statement (d) is correct

Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C infections can remain asymptomatic for years before causing liver damage.

Infographic explaining hepatitis, including definition, causes, symptoms, complications, and types of viral and non-viral hepatitis. Features color-coded sections with icons and charts, highlighting key facts such as hepatitis B and C causing 96% of mortality and distinctions between acute, chronic, and vaccine availability.