Patient's question:
I have a boyfriend, and we have been together for a year. Through understanding, I know that he is a carrier of hepatitis B (minor positive). At first, I was not very accustomed to it, but I have adjusted somewhat. I still don't want to get divorced, and he doesn't feel any discomfort either. Can I marry a hepatitis B patient?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B, also known as HBV (Hepatitis B Virus), is a disease caused by the infection of the body with the Hepatitis B Virus. The terms "big three positive" and "small three positive" refer to whether the e-antigen is positive or negative in the autoimmune indicators of Hepatitis B. A positive e-antigen indicates "big three positive," while a negative e-antigen indicates "small three positive." This only reflects the status of the body's autoimmune markers for Hepatitis B. Whether it is "big three positive" or "small three positive," both chronic Hepatitis B carriers and patients with chronic Hepatitis B can be present. Extensive evidence has shown that if one partner in a couple has chronic Hepatitis B, the other partner living with them for decades may not become infected. It depends on the specific circumstances. In fact, having Hepatitis B is not (terrible), and patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected early and treatment is administered accordingly, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high.