Patient's question:
My girlfriend is not a virgin, and we had several unprotected sexual encounters again. If she is a hepatitis B carrier, will I get infected? I vaguely remember getting vaccinated in college, and it's been 4-5 years now. Hello, what is the likelihood of me getting infected?Doctor's answer:
If your question is about how unprotected sex can transmit the hepatitis B virus. Generally, the transmission routes are blood, mother-to-child, and sexual contact. So, there is a certain risk. It is recommended to first understand your girlfriend's situation. If your girlfriend has the hepatitis B virus, then you need to be cautious. It is best to go to the hospital for a thorough check-up.The doctor asks: Hepatitis is a disease that is not easily cured. Patients should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in fighting hepatitis and believe that they can recover.