NCLEX Question of the Day

April 24, 2025

Safe and Effective Care Environment QID 425

Which type of infection has a greater tendency to become chronic and advance to conditions like liver cancer and potential liver transplantation?

A:
Infection with the Ebola virus
B:
Infection with hepatitis A virus (HAV)
C:
Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
D:
Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Explanation

HCV infection often becomes chronic, with a significant number of those infected developing chronic liver disease, which can lead to liver cancer and the need for liver transplantation.

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