Patient's question:
Today at a family gathering, there was a hepatitis B patient sitting with me and eating dinner. Basically, he ate everything we ate and also came into contact with us. I want to ask if, when he ate dinner, his chopsticks must have come into contact with saliva before adding more food, and then we also added food from the same plate. Could we get infected this way?Doctor's answer:
Hello! According to what you mentioned, it is generally absolutely impossible to get infected. The main transmission routes of hepatitis B are: blood transmission, mother-to-child (father-to-child) horizontal transmission, and body fluid transmission (sexual transmission, body fluid transmission). I suggest that you and other family members get tested for hepatitis B surface antigen and liver function. If you are not infected, get vaccinated with the hepatitis B vaccine promptly. Patients face the distress of liver disease, and we should actively implement check-ups and treatment, avoiding hesitation to seek medical attention. If liver disease does not improve with treatment, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.