In what ways could Hepatitis A virus be spread in a, if one of the kitchen employees is in the reservoir?

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
Sol. Hepatitis A virus is primarily transmitted through the oral-fecal route, especially in food handlers. Contaminated hands can spread the virus to food, leading to infection.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) While he speaks and sneezes, through droplet route – This is typical for respiratory viruses, not for Hepatitis A.
· (b) If he sustains a cut through blood borne – Hepatitis B and C are bloodborne, not Hepatitis A.
· (c) While he coughs out through air borne route – Hepatitis A is not airborne; it’s not spread via cough.
· (d) Oral-fecal route, through his hands – Correct answer. This is the main transmission route for Hepatitis A, especially via poor hand hygiene.