Patient's question:
I am a patient. I visited many hospitals, and each had different opinions. So, I gave up treatment. Fortunately, my liver function is normal. Recently, I started a relationship with a girlfriend, but I didn't dare to tell her about my condition. Now, I want to know if my situation can infect her?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B carriers can transmit the virus, but the intensity of transmission varies among individuals. Regardless of whether the patient is classified as an "acute hepatitis B" or "chronic hepatitis B," if their liver function is normal and they show no obvious symptoms, they are referred to as hepatitis B carriers rather than confirmed hepatitis B patients. The hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is the outer protein coat of the hepatitis B virus and does not contain viral nucleic acid components. In itself, it is not infectious, and thus should be regarded as a marker of infectivity. The daily treatment for hepatitis B patients primarily involves symptomatic therapy. Patients can take some oral medications, supplement with vitamins, and pay attention to their diet by consuming light, soft, and easily digestible foods, with the hope that hepatitis B patients can recover as soon as possible!