Patient's question:
I got the results of my health check-up back last week. It is said that a few colleagues in our unit have hepatitis, the kind that can be transmitted to others. We know it spreads through sex and blood, but we are also worried about getting infected since we usually eat dinner together in the canteen. What can we do about this?Doctor's answer:
The causes of hepatitis may vary, with the most common being virus-induced, in addition to autoimmune-induced hepatitis. The source of hepatitis transmission is the acute and chronic patients who carry the virus. The virus is present in the patient's blood and various body fluids (sweat, saliva, tears, milk, amniotic fluid, vaginal secretions, semen, etc.). For severe hepatitis patients, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Avoid using medication blindly to prevent worsening the condition. The above advice is for reference only. I hope the above answer can assist you. Thank you.