Hepatitis A May 10, 2024 by Brian Klein /8 0 votes, 0 avg 0 Hepatitis A 1 / 8 Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin, eyes, or fingernails and is a symptom of the foodborne illness Hepatitis A. If a food handler suddenly (within a week) appears jaundiced, exclude them from the operation. What other symptoms require you to exclude a food handler? Vomiting Diarrhea Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 2 / 8 Which is an example of how a “carrier” can appear healthy but spread illness to others without knowing? Someone with Hepatitis A can spread the illness before showing symptoms Someone with Norovirus can spread the illness after their symptoms are gone Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Some people (carriers) can carry pathogens and spread them to others without getting sick themselves or after they have recovered. 3 / 8 Which is true about Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a major virus that can be transmitted in food and affects the liver Hepatitis A is the most common type of hepatitis in the USA Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! 4 / 8 Which of these are ways to prevent the Big Six Pathogen Hepatitis A from making people sick? Washing hands Purchasing shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers Avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) food Excluding food handlers with jaundice for less than a week Excluding food handlers with diarrhea Excluding staff who have been diagnosed with the Hepatitis A virus All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 5 / 8 The onset time for symptoms of Hepatitis A is slow and symptoms may take weeks to appear. Which of these are symptoms of the illness caused by the Hepatitis A virus? Nausea Jaundice Vomiting Diarrhea Fever (mild) Poor appetite Tea coloured urine Abdominal discomfort Fatigue or general weakness All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 6 / 8 What are some ways that Hepatitis A can be prevented? Proper handwashing Purchasing shellfish from approved, reputable suppliers Avoiding bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) food Excluding food handlers with jaundice Excluding food handlers with diarrhea Excluding staff diagnosed with Hepatitis A All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 7 / 8 What are some foods commonly linked with Hepatitis A? Salads Ready-to-eat (RTE) food Fruit and fruit juices Shellfish from contaminated water All are correct Wrong! Thats right! 8 / 8 These are some common symptoms of illness caused by the Big Six Pathogen Hepatitis A: • Nausea • Jaundice • Vomiting • Diarrhea • Fever (mild) • Poor appetite • Tea coloured urine • Abdominal discomfort • Fatigue or general weakness What is the onset time for Hepatitis A? The onset time is how long it takes for symptoms to begin The onset time for Hepatitis A can take several weeks Neither Both Wrong! Thats right! Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Restart quiz Try another practice test
