Patient's question:
Stomach pain, lying on the hospital bed while the doctor conducted a thorough examination, the bed was covered with blue sterilized sheets. The place where my buttocks sat had a palm-sized area torn off. I suspect it was for a gynecological surgery for someone, as the patient's blood had flowed onto it. The hospital didn't want to replace the sheet, so they just tore that part off. Because the sheet was laid out for the entire bed, discarding it was a waste back then. But it brought me panic then. When I got home, I washed my clothes in the washing machine. Now, I don’t dare to use the washing machine anymore. I also threw away the washed clothes. Will I get infected?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis viruses are mainly spread through blood, and sharing utensils for a long time can also lead to infection. In addition, once the virus returns to the human body, it dies quickly and has no chance to enter your body. Your concerns are entirely excessive. I can definitely tell you that you will not pass it on to anyone, except for the washing machine, which can be used at any time, and there is no problem at all. Hepatitis B is a serious condition, and patients are advised to seek timely and symptomatic treatment. It is hoped that patients can follow their doctors' advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, pay attention to dietary issues and avoid spicy and irritating foods to prevent worsening the condition.