Question

Which statement correctly describes the age occurrence and disease course of Hepatitis-B?

Options

• It occurs only in young adults and never persists beyond a week

• It occurs only in newborn babies and always resolves within days

• It can occur at any age and may persist for years, leading to chronic liver disease

• It occurs only in elderly people and never becomes chronic

Answer 1

Hepatitis-B can occur at any age. A key feature of the infection is that it may persist for years in the body, and this long persistence can lead to chronic liver disease.