Can hepatitis B infect family members?

Patient's question:

The food was made by my mom. We are usually very careful. Both my husband and I have been vaccinated. So far, he hasn’t had any issues, but over time, he has started to complain. We have our own small processing plant. The past two months have been bad for business, and the pressure has been high. This month, we got a few orders, but during delivery, I made a mistake on one of them, which means we have to redo it. However, the delivery deadline is already here. Usually, he handles the outside matters while I manage the inside, but I’m limited in ability. Many things still need his decision because he is stronger in capability. I feel a bit salty when I think about it, but my ability is not yet there. That’s not it, that’s not it. I feel very self-conscious and have been working hard. But I don’t know if it’s because his expectations are too high or if I’m too foolish. He is dissatisfied with me. This time, I made a mistake on the order, and he directed all his anger toward me. During the argument, he mentioned my family, my family, and me.

Doctor's answer:

If your mother only has "minor hepatitis B" and all liver function indicators are normal, with a negative DNA test, there is no problem. Both you and your husband have received the hepatitis B vaccine, so you just need to check if you have antibodies. If you both have antibodies, it is impossible to be infected, and you can live together normally without worrying. The issue is not with your mother; instead, look for reasons within yourselves. In fact, having hepatitis B is not at all. Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated accordingly, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.

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