Q. With reference to various forms of hepatitis, consider the following statements:

1. While hepatitis A, B and C are caused by different viruses, hepatitis D and E are caused by over consumption of alcohol
2. While hepatitis A and B are caused by RNA Virus, Hepatitis C is caused by DNA Virus

Which of  the above is / are correct statements?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
Notes: Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by five types of viruses: A, B, C, D, and E. Hepatitis B is caused by a DNA virus, while the others are RNA viruses. Hepatitis C leads to 3 million new infections annually, primarily spread through blood, with no available vaccine. Only 21% of infections are diagnosed, and 62% receive treatment. Hepatitis B causes 1.1 million new infections each year, with only 10% diagnosed and 22% treated.

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