Which type of hepatitis can remain viable outside the body for several months?

Hepatitis B is the type of hepatitis that can remain viable outside the body for several months. This characteristic is particularly significant because it suggests that the virus can survive in various environments, making it easier for transmission to occur through indirect contact. Hepatitis B is resistant to heat and other environmental factors, which contributes to its stability outside the human body.

Hepatitis A, while it can survive outside the body, typically does not persist for as long as Hepatitis B. Similarly, Hepatitis C and D do not have the same longevity outside of a host as Hepatitis B. Understanding the longevity of these viruses in the environment aids in implementing effective infection control measures and emphasizes the importance of vaccination, particularly for Hepatitis B, to prevent its transmission.