Patient's question:
Patient is male, 38 years old, diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B last year. The condition has been fluctuating and unstable. He frequently experiences symptoms of nausea and fatigue, and also has difficulty sleeping at night. At the hospital's liver disease center, he underwent a course of treatment, which led to an increase in DNA levels and a gradual return of normal transaminase levels. He wants to ask about the transmission routes of chronic hepatitis B. How is chronic hepatitis B transmitted?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood, semen, and vaginal secretions when the skin or mucous membranes of an infected person have open wounds. Of course, sexual activity can also lead to infection. Additionally, transmission can occur through mother-to-child or father-to-child transmission, or by sharing personal hygiene items. Before antibodies develop, it's best to use condoms. Sexual activity is generally not a way to contract the infection. However, if both partners have oral ulcers, sexual activity, or sharing utensils, family members should not share toothpaste. In daily life, it is highly unlikely to be infected. The best approach is to get the hepatitis B vaccine. Chronic hepatitis B () is a difficult condition to resolve. Friends with the disease should always maintain a positive attitude.