Patient's question:
My colleague has hepatitis B, small positive. He usually eats dinner with us. He doesn't feel any discomfort in his body, but it was found during a health check-up. Because he doesn't have antibodies, will hepatitis B be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B, also known as HBV, is a disease caused by the infection of the hepatitis B virus in the body. The modes of hepatitis B transmission generally include mother-to-child transmission, blood transmission, and other methods such as close living contact. The hepatitis B virus is a hepatotropic virus that primarily resides in liver cells and damages them, leading to liver cell inflammation, suppuration, and fibrosis. Hepatitis B is divided into acute and chronic forms. It is important to prioritize personal safety. For patients, if the hepatitis B condition is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and proper medication are necessary. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of hepatitis B. Additionally, patients need to maintain a proper diet and keep a positive mood.