Is it okay to use hand soap if you are infected with the hepatitis B virus?

Patient's question:

Additionally, I would like to ask how to effectively remove the hepatitis B virus from my hands? I mean in daily life, it's impossible to boil my hands.

Doctor's answer:

Hand soap can combat bacteria and viruses on the hands, providing some cleaning and thorough removal effects. Although it cannot completely eliminate hepatitis B virus from the hands, after washing, the hepatitis B virus is not sufficient to cause blood poisoning through the digestive tract. In fact, having liver disease is not, and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as the condition is detected early and timely treatment is provided, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.

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