Patient's question:
What is the probability of getting infected again by having sexual relations with a hepatitis B carrier? We have been living together for a year. What is the probability of getting infected by having sexual relations with a hepatitis B carrier?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B is a blood-borne infectious disease, primarily transmitted through blood, mother-to-child transmission, and sexual contact. HBV is not spread through the respiratory or digestive tracts, so casual contact during daily activities, work, or life will not transmit HBV. Some people can be infected with just one exposure, so asking about the probability is meaningless. Some people can be infected with just one exposure, so asking about the probability is meaningless. It is recommended to get tested for the five hepatitis B markers at a hospital to confirm the situation. Quit smoking and drinking to avoid the intake of harmful substances that can damage the liver. For patients, if the liver disease condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication should be administered, otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of liver disease. Additionally, patients need to maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition. I hope the answers to these questions can help everyone.