Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been having high fever that won't go down. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was a viral infection. Am I suffering from an infectious disease? I'm wondering if I have viral hepatitis and whether it's contagious?Doctor's answer:
Viral hepatitis generally tends to be highly contagious. It is usually recommended to visit a hospital for a detailed check-up of the hepatitis B five-item test to understand if there is a recurrence of positive hepatitis B surface antigen. Oral antiviral medications can be taken for focused treatment, while it is also important to carefully monitor for any recurrence of elevated transaminase levels. A liver function test can be conducted for diagnosis, and oral liver-protecting drugs can be administered.