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Can a hepatitis B patient have sex?
Question
I am a 29 year old female who is HBsAg (australia antigen) positive. I have got all other tests done. i.e. anti HBsAg - negative, HBe - negative, ultrasound abdomen - normal, LFT - normal. I got myself checked from a gastroenterologist who said I do not need any treatment for the time being. However, he advised me to get an ultrasound abdomen and LFT every six months. Please guide where do I go from here? Will I remain a carrier for life? Is there no cure? My husband too got his test done - he is HBsAg negative so he has been given 2 of the three boosters. What precautions do I need to take so that I do not spread the disease. Can I have intercourse with my husband?
Expert Answer
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Dr BS AnandMar 11, 2003
Gastroenterologist,
Houston, USA
Houston, USA
1. You do not need any treatment as long as your liver tests are normal. 2. People loose their HBsAg at the rate of about 5% a year so there is a chance you may be cured without any treatment. 3. Intercourse with your husband will be safe once he has completed a full course of vaccination. It would be useful if he can get his anti-HBs titers checked after he has completed his HBV vaccination.
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