Patient's question:
My cousin is only 20 years old, but she got hepatitis B at a young age. Usually, she's fine, but when she went to the doctor for a check-up, the results showed that hepatitis B is said to be difficult to treat. It's a chronic condition that requires long-term treatment, right? I'm also afraid of getting this disease myself.Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B has a familial clustering, so long-term contact with someone who has hepatitis B is considered a high-risk group. Although the hepatitis B virus is primarily spread through blood, the virus can be transmitted with very small amounts. Therefore, if there is gum bleeding or oral ulcers, it may be possible to spread the virus during meals. Currently, there is no effective treatment for this virus, but vaccination is a very effective protective method. As long as you get vaccinated and develop surface antibodies with a high titer greater than 10, there won't be a problem! Liver disease causes significant interference to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.