Patient's question:
Recently during a health check-up at my workplace, I was diagnosed with hepatitis B (). After my colleagues heard about it, they all avoided me from a distance, saying that this disease is contagious and they were afraid of getting infected by me. I am really suffering, and I'm not even sure what kind of illness I have now. What is the cause of hepatitis B ()?Doctor's answer:
The term "" refers to the autoimmune indicators of hepatitis B virus in chronic hepatitis B patients or carriers, specifically the positivity of three markers: hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBC). It does not necessarily mean the disease is severe just because these three markers are positive; they merely indicate the autoimmune status of the virus in the body. In addition to active treatment, patients with "" should also pay attention to maintaining a good mood in their daily lives, as a positive attitude greatly assists in the complete recovery from the disease.