Patient's question:
Last week, I had dinner with a friend I haven't seen in over ten years. Now I've learned that he has had hepatitis B for many years, which makes me very sad. Although he doesn't show any discomfort in his body, I'm still worried about getting infected. I don't know what to do either. How is hepatitis B transmitted?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B, also known as HBV, is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) infecting the body. The hepatitis B virus is a hepatotropic virus that primarily resides within liver cells and damages them, leading to liver cell inflammation, suppuration, and fibrosis. Hepatitis B is a contagious disease, transmitted through blood, saliva, semen, acupuncture, mother-to-child transmission, and close contact. Facing the harm of hepatitis B, we should actively implement careful examination and treatment, without avoiding medical consultation. If hepatitis B is not cured after prolonged treatment, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.