Patient's question:
By chance, I found out that my boyfriend is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus, and I'm very upset. I touch him intimately every day, but I haven't gotten tested yet. I used to get vaccinated, but I don't know if I have antibodies. I want to consult a doctor. Are carriers of the hepatitis B virus contagious to others? Is it easy for him to get liver cancer, etc.?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, hepatitis B carriers also have a certain level of transmissibility. It is recommended that you get a hepatitis B antibody test at the hospital. If you don't have antibodies, get the hepatitis B vaccine promptly. If your antibody levels are low, it is advised to get a booster shot of the hepatitis B vaccine. Carriers of the hepatitis B virus should pay attention to rest, avoid overtime work, alcohol consumption, and excessive exertion. Regular liver function and viral load tests should be conducted. If everything is normal, you can work and live just like a healthy person, and it is highly unlikely to easily develop into liver cancer.