Patient's question:
My roommate is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. We have always cooked our own meals. Recently, we found out that she is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. Will I get infected by sharing utensils with her? Can the virus be killed by placing the utensils in boiling water for a few minutes?Doctor's answer:
The spread of hepatitis B occurs through blood, semen, mother-to-child transmission, and body fluids. It is generally not transmitted through casual contact, so using public chopsticks when dining together is necessary. Regular sterilization can effectively address this issue. Items such as bowls, chopsticks, towels, bath towels, face basins, foot basins, toothpaste, and tea cups should be used separately and sterilized periodically. In addition to timely treatment for liver disease, patients also need to pay attention to care aspects, such as proper diet and maintaining a positive mood. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to seeking medical treatment at a reputable hospital to achieve better treatment outcomes.