Patient's question:
I am a university student who has come to campus. Since the decision was made to stay in a different place, I had to choose to live on campus. There are six boys in our dormitory, and we get along well with each other. Recently, one of them has had very poor complexion, so we persuaded him to get a thorough check-up. The result of the check-up was hepatitis B, and he is now being treated. The rest of us are very worried about getting infected.Doctor's answer:
Never, hepatitis B is mainly transmitted through blood, semen, and vaginal secretions when the skin or mucous membranes of an infected person have open wounds. Of course, sexual activity can also lead to infection. Additionally, transmission can occur from mother to child or father to child. The best way to prevent it is to get the hepatitis B vaccine. Before antibodies develop, it's best to use condoms. Sexual activity is generally not a way to get infected. However, if both partners have oral ulcers, during sexual activity or when eating, or if they share toiletries, there is a risk of infection. Therefore, family members should not share toothpaste. In daily life, it is generally never possible to get infected. Hepatitis B is a disease that is difficult to recover from. Friends who are patients should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism. Only by doing so can they boost their confidence in fighting hepatitis B and believe that they will surely recover.