Patient's question:
In the company, they don't provide housing or meals, but there are subsidies, so most colleagues share apartments. Myself and two other girls had been living together in a three-bedroom apartment. We weren't particularly close at first, but as we got to know each other better, we found out that Xiaohua has hepatitis B. However, she has never taken medication for it. Now we're very worried about how we might have been exposed to it through living together. Is hepatitis B always contagious?Doctor's answer:
Yes, as long as it is hepatitis B, it can be infectious. However, it is necessary to regularly review liver function and hepatitis B virus DNA quantification tests. If viral replication is significant, it also has a strong transmissibility and requires antiviral treatment. It is recommended not to share utensils with hepatitis B patients. If living together, direct contact without eating is not infectious. When patients are affected by hepatitis B, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and not avoid seeking medical attention. If hepatitis B is not cured after prolonged treatment, it is necessary to promptly change the treatment plan.