Patient's question:
During a health check organized by the unit, it was carefully discovered that it might be contagious to my family. Through what (pathway) it gets infected, how to treat it for better recovery? Is chronic hepatitis B () contagious?Doctor's answer:
Okay, here is the translation, following your instructions:Hepatitis B is mainly transmitted through blood, semen, and vaginal secretions when an infected person's skin or mucous membranes have open wounds. Of course, sexual activity can also lead to transmission. Additionally, transmission can occur from mother to child or father to child. The best way to prevent it is to get the hepatitis B vaccine. Before antibodies develop, it's best to wear condoms. Sexual activity is generally not infected. However, if both partners have oral ulcers, during sexual activity or meals, or when sharing toiletries, transmission is possible. Therefore, family members should not share toothpaste. For patients with chronic hepatitis B (), in addition to symptomatic treatment, patients also need to pay attention to maintaining good dietary habits in daily life to properly digest and absorb nutrients.