Patient's question:
My husband's brother has hepatitis B. They often play basketball together, and it's inevitable that they will come into contact. Does the sweat of a hepatitis B patient transmit the infection?Doctor's answer:
The sweat of hepatitis B patients will never be infectious, because hepatitis B virus is a blood-borne virus. The main transmission routes include:First, blood transmission;
Second, close contact after skin and mucous membrane damage, such as sharing eating utensils, toothpaste, towels, razors, etc.;
Third, sexual transmission;
Fourth, vertical transmission from mother to child;
Fifth, medical transmission, such as using unsterile syringes, endoscopes with poor sterilization, or unhygienic dental procedures like fillings or extractions.
If you don’t have antibodies, it’s important to come to the hospital promptly for anesthesia and hepatitis B vaccination. Hepatitis B is a serious condition, so patients should seek timely and appropriate treatment based on their symptoms. It’s also crucial to pay attention to dietary issues and avoid spicy or irritating foods.