Patient's question:
My wife was tested positive for yesterday. We have been living together for a year, and I have never been vaccinated against anesthesia. After understanding that the anesthesia vaccine requires three shots and a six-month waiting period, I am wondering if we are not allowed to have any intimate contact during these six months, including kissing, sexual contact, etc.Doctor's answer:
The hepatitis B virus is mainly spread through blood, vertical transmission, medical transmission, and sexual transmission. Additionally, close contact with patients may also pose a risk of transmitting the hepatitis B virus. First, even if a person is not an HBsAg-positive hepatitis B patient, there is still a possibility of being infected if they come into contact with a hepatitis B-infected individual. Therefore, experts advise that uninfected individuals with hepatitis B should promptly visit a reputable and professional hospital to test whether they have hepatitis B protective antibodies. If not, they should receive the hepatitis B vaccine. Close contact with an HBsAg-positive hepatitis B patient may lead to the transmission of the hepatitis B virus.