Is acute hepatitis contagious?

Patient's question:

Doctor, my husband hasn't been eating well recently. I thought he might have a cold, so I didn't pay much attention. But last night, he suddenly broke out in a sweat and said he had pain all over his body. When we took him to the hospital, we found out he had hepatitis, acute hepatitis infection?

Doctor's answer:

Acute hepatitis is generally understood to be potentially contagious with viruses. If the hepatitis is caused by a viral infection, it is usually not highly contagious. If the hepatitis is caused by medication, it is generally not contagious at all. Symptomatic treatment can be adopted. If the transaminase levels rise again, oral medications to reduce transaminase can be taken. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to a light diet and drink less beer.

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