Patient's question:
Doctor, I have hepatitis B and my liver function is normal. Will I transmit it to my girlfriend during sex? Once, after we had sex, she got mouth ulcers. Now she is going for a health check, and I am worried about transmitting it to her. I don't know if she has antibodies or not. I think she doesn't have them. I have hepatitis B with normal liver function. Will deep kissing transmit it?Doctor's answer:
Thank you for trusting our hospital's experts! Generally, having sex with a hepatitis B patient will not lead to infection. However, if both parties have oral ulcers, engaging in sexual activity or eating together, or sharing toiletries, there is a risk of infection. But for the health of your partner, it is recommended to get tested for the five hepatitis B markers promptly. If you are not infected, then getting vaccinated for hepatitis B will help your body produce antibodies, which can effectively prevent hepatitis B virus infection. This is the safest approach.At the same time, the contagiousness of hepatitis B is also very high during the acute phase. Therefore, it is advisable not to take it lightly. If the DNA virus level is positive, it means the virus copies in your body are highly active. To prevent further liver damage, it is recommended to seek timely treatment.