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Which route is primarily responsible for the transmission of Hepatitis C?

Airborne
Fecal-oral
Blood
Saliva

The correct answer is: Blood

Hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. This means that any exposure to the blood of an infected person can lead to transmission of the virus. This can happen through various means such as sharing needles, receiving contaminated blood products, or even through certain medical procedures if proper hygiene is not followed. Understanding the specific transmission routes of Hepatitis C is crucial for prevention strategies. Unlike airborne transmission, which can spread viruses through respiratory droplets, or fecal-oral transmission, which typically involves ingestion of contaminated substances, Hepatitis C requires direct contact with infected blood. Saliva does not contain a sufficient viral load to cause infection, making it an unlikely route of transmission for Hepatitis C.