Patient's question:
I am a fresh university student. A classmate in my dormitory is a hepatitis B patient, and I only recently found out. Since we have a good relationship, we often touch each other. But ever since I learned about his hepatitis B, I've been a bit worried about getting infected. I want to know what precautions I should take in daily life?Doctor's answer:
The transmission routes of hepatitis B virus include blood, mother-to-child transmission, medical transmission, sexual contact, and intravenous drug use, among others. Daily work or life interactions, such as working together (including sharing office supplies like computers), drinking from the same cup, kissing, living in the same room, eating at the same table, using the same restroom, ice skating, and sharing swimming pools, will never result in hepatitis B infection. However, it is important to always maintain intact skin and mucous membranes to prevent the invasion of the hepatitis B virus; pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid sharing items like toothpaste, razors, and nail clippers, which may cause skin and mucous membrane injuries.