Patient's question:
Can a person who has been infected with hepatitis B and has developed antibodies still be contagious? Or, if they have antibodies, will they still be infected if they get pricked with a needle?Doctor's answer:
If there is hepatitis B surface antibody in the body, the probability of transmission may increase if pricked by a needle, but there is also a possibility of transmission. Recommendation: If you have previously been infected with hepatitis B, it proves that you are a hepatitis B carrier. If your liver function is normal, liver damage is not significant, and the hepatitis B virus quantification in your body is low and not highly replicative, no treatment is needed. It is recommended to have periodic follow-up tests. In addition to promptly treating hepatitis B, patient friends should maintain a positive mindset to face the disease. Only in this way can the patient's immunity and the belief to combat the disease be reduced. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to personal dietary care and maintain a balanced nutrition, ensuring timely digestion of nutrients, believing that this will definitely drive away hepatitis B.