A 23-year-old college student is diagnosed with hepatitis A after returning from an international trip. During health education, the nurse explains how hepatitis A is transmitted. Which statement by the patient indicates a correct understanding of how the virus is spread?

“I think I caught it because I have a family history of liver problems.”

“It is likely transmitted through kissing or sexual activity.”

“I probably got it from drinking contaminated water or eating food handled by someone who didn’t wash their hands properly.”

“It must have been from sharing needles with my roommate.”