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: Pathology
Councilman bodies are characteristically seen in 
Select and explain. 
A. Acute viral hepatitis, B. Chronic viral hepatitis, C. Autoimmune hepatitis, D. Alcoholic hepatitis
A: Acute viral hepatitis
Answer: A: Acute viral hepatitis 
Explanation: Councilman bodies are apoptotic bodies characteristic of acute viral hepatitis.