Patient's question:
I work part-time at a store. Yesterday, we had a new member join our team. At first, everyone was very happy, but later I heard from other colleagues that he is an HBsAg carrier. I feel very sad. Can HBsAg carriers infect others?Doctor's answer:
A carrier of hepatitis B surface antigen refers to a person who has been infected with the hepatitis B virus but does not exhibit significant inflammatory responses in the liver. The patient's liver function is completely normal. However, in this case, the hepatitis B virus still maintains a certain level of copies in the body and retains a degree of transmissibility. Although the hepatitis B virus can be infectious, it is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, mother-to-child transmission, and blood transmission. It is highly unlikely to contract hepatitis B through casual daily contact.