Patient's question:
I have a friend who currently has cirrhosis of the liver. We usually eat dinner together and I'm wondering if I might get infected with liver disease. Is there anything I need to do to get checked to confirm?Doctor's answer:
The hepatitis B virus is mainly spread to others through the following routes:1. Blood transmission: Such as surgery, plasma, serum, and other blood products, spreading through bloodborne anesthesia.
2. Healthcare-associated transmission: Such as medical devices contaminated with hepatitis B virus that undergo incomplete sterilization or improper handling, which can lead to transmission.
3. Vertical transmission: Such as a virus-carrying pregnant woman spreading the virus to newborns through the birth canal, or if the hepatitis B virus occurs during early pregnancy, it can also infect the fetus.