Patient's question:
I have a boyfriend I've known for a year. He's very good to me, and he always wants to take our relationship to the next level. But I'm very worried because I'm an HBV carrier, infected through mother-to-child transmission. Although my liver function has always been normal, I'm still afraid that having sex with him might transmit the virus to him.Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B virus carriers are infected in the same way as hepatitis B transmission, mainly through blood infection, mother-to-child transmission, father-to-child transmission, medical device infection, and sexual contact. In daily work and life, the infection rate of hepatitis B virus carriers is very low, basically equivalent to that of healthy individuals. The risk of transmission during sexual activity is also very low, as most adults have resistance. It is recommended that the partner get tested for the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibodies to determine if they have protective antibodies.In addition to treating liver disease, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.