Patient's question:
A distant relative recently found out that they have hepatitis B and have been experiencing low-grade fever that won't go away, along with severe cold symptoms. In our place, we place great importance on maintaining good relationships with relatives and often visit each other. What if we have dinner together and get infected? What should we do if a relative has hepatitis B?Doctor's answer:
The hepatitis B virus is present in the blood, sweat, saliva, menstrual fluid, breast milk, and tears of hepatitis B patients. When in contact with the body fluids and secretions of patients during acute hepatitis B or acute recurrence of chronic hepatitis B, it is important to pay attention to details, such as eating dinner. Hepatitis B patients use dedicated chopsticks for hepatitis B, which can instantly inactivate the hepatitis B virus on the chopsticks, rendering it non-infectious. To enhance safety, in addition to treating hepatitis B, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood at all times to strengthen their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.