Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They advised me to get an injection. I would like to ask if eating with someone who has hepatitis will transmit the disease?Doctor's answer:
The current situation involves liver inflammation. From a clinical diagnostic perspective, the likelihood of infection through sharing dinner with hepatitis patients is relatively low. However, hepatitis A and E are primarily spread through contact. The main mode of transmission is through contaminated food, and the harmful effects of viral hepatitis are significant. Apart from contact transmission, sexual behavior is also a key factor. The possibility of transmission through other means, such as food, is relatively much lower. Prevention efforts primarily focus on preventing contact with infected individuals.