What are the ways of transmission of hepatitis B

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Hepatitis B is a very common disease in our life caused by hepatitis B virus infection. It will bring a lot of pain and trouble to people's life. Here is the way to spread hepatitis B.

What are the ways of transmission of hepatitis B

Route 1: mother to child transmission is the most important route of transmission. Mother is the main body of family gathering. About 30% to 50% of hepatitis B patients in China are caused by mother to child transmission. More than 90% of adult liver cirrhosis and liver cancer are infected with hepatitis B virus in infants. So the mother must pay attention when giving birth.

Route 2: for hepatitis B patients can be transmitted through sexual transmission, sexual transmission is also one of the body fluid transmission. In addition, kissing can also spread, if the lip mucosa is damaged, it is also possible. In the family, if one of the couples is a hepatitis B patient or a hepatitis B virus carrier, the other must be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine to obtain antibody. This can reduce the probability of being infected.

Route 3: in the process of examination and treatment in the hospital, the infection is caused by the use of medical devices that are not strictly disinfected but are repeatedly contaminated by HBV. This is called iatrogenic transmission, including surgery, dental instruments, blood sampling needles, acupuncture needles, endoscopy and other equipment. Therefore, hospital disinfection equipment must be improved.

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There are many ways of transmission of hepatitis B, we should pay attention to personal hygiene in our daily life, as well as develop a sense of safety, for some viral vectors as little as possible contact.