This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Microbiology
[{'content': 'Which of the following statement is FALSE regarding Hepatitis C Virus? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Has single-stranded RNA, B. Associated with hepatocellular carcinoma, C. Hepatocellular injury caused by viral replication, D. Serologic testing detects antibody to HCV', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Hepatitis C is associated with hepatocellular carcinoma. It is an enveloped virus with one piece of single-stranded, positive-polarity RNA. Most common mode of transmission is blood. Sexual transmission and transmission from mother to child is also possible. Hepatocellular injury is caused by cytotoxic T cells and not by replicating virus. Serologic testing can detect antibody to HCV. A PCR-based assay for viral load can screen for active infection. 50% lead to chronic career state. Pegylated alpha interferon, is used in treatment for symptomatic relief. Ref: Levinson W. (2012). Pa IX. Brief Summaries of Medically Impoant Organisms. In W. Levinson (Ed), Review of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, 12e. Retrieved November 28, 2012', 'role': 'assistant'}]