Patient's question:
I am an HBV patient. I have been with my boyfriend for over three years. I was diagnosed with this year. My boyfriend might go into the army, and there is a possibility that he hasn't been infected by me. Is it certain that he has been infected?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus, which spreads through blood, saliva, semen, anesthesia, mother-to-child transmission, and close contact. If your boyfriend has protective antibodies, he will definitely not be infected. It is recommended to visit a local hospital for detailed tests such as the hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody panel for diagnosis.Your condition is chronic hepatitis B with positive HBsAg (), making you a hepatitis B carrier. The main reason for the prolonged illness is the lack of proper treatment, so it is essential to seek early and correct treatment to recover quickly. This is to prevent further deterioration or the risk of infecting others.
If hepatitis B is left untreated for a long time, it can progress along the path of "hepatitis B → cirrhosis → liver cancer," which is commonly referred to as the "third stage of hepatitis B."