Patient's question:
My wife has hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive, if my husband has antibodies, can my wife transmit the virus to my husband through sexual activity?Doctor's answer:
The semen, blood, or vaginal secretions of hepatitis B patients may contain the hepatitis B virus, which can be transmitted through sexual activity. The infection rate is typically between 10% and 15%. "For individuals with "," the virus is highly active, with a large number of viral copies, making them highly infectious. Sexual activity is an important part of daily life for couples, and it is wrong for hepatitis B patients to feel indifferent about it. However, given that they are ill, couples should exercise restraint during sexual activity. Both partners should recognize and adhere to this. For the direct relatives of hepatitis B patients, proper defense measures must be taken. If a direct relative is diagnosed with hepatitis B, it is essential for them to receive both the hepatitis B vaccine and hepatitis B immune globulin as a dual automatic immunization, ensuring greater safety.