Patient's question:
I got a girlfriend last year. She is very kind and beautiful. Recently, I often saw her taking medicine. When I asked her, she said it was for protecting her liver. Turns out she has hepatitis B. We spend a lot of time together every day. Am I at risk of getting infected? What are the transmission routes of hepatitis B?Doctor's answer:
Mainly: Blood dissemination. Mother-to-child transmission. These are the main routes of transmission for hepatitis B minor positive, which essentially spreads through blood pathways. Medical transmission. Reusing medical devices contaminated with HBV (hepatitis B virus) leads to transmission, known as medical transmission. This includes surgery, dental instruments, blood collection needles, acupuncture needles, and endoscopes. Sexual transmission. Sexual activity between couples is one of the causes of hepatitis B minor positive transmission. As a safe sexual practice, condoms should be used for susceptible individuals. Hepatitis B transmission is mainly through sexual activity, blood, and mother-to-child routes. It is recommended to undergo antiviral treatment. Although there is currently no drug that can directly attack hepatitis B, antiviral medications can be used to interrupt viral replication.