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Gastroenterology (Expert Forum)
Girlfriend with Hep B
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
KevinMD.com
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Girlfriend with Hep B
by 345medhelpFAN, Jan 10, 2006 12:00AM
Hello -
I am a 28 year old male. I recently had a mini/sports physical with perfect blood work (liver panel, CBC, negative HIV).
My girlfriend of 6 months was born in Korean but has lived in the US her whole life. She is what her doctor calls a "healthy carrier" of the Hepatitis B virus.
We practice safe sex, but we kiss and do other things, but I can't seem to get clarity from the web as to weather or not that puts me at risk for getting Hepatitis B? My understanding from her, via her doctor is that we have nothing to be concerned about.
Do you agree?
Thanks
I am a 28 year old male. I recently had a mini/sports physical with perfect blood work (liver panel, CBC, negative HIV).
My girlfriend of 6 months was born in Korean but has lived in the US her whole life. She is what her doctor calls a "healthy carrier" of the Hepatitis B virus.
We practice safe sex, but we kiss and do other things, but I can't seem to get clarity from the web as to weather or not that puts me at risk for getting Hepatitis B? My understanding from her, via her doctor is that we have nothing to be concerned about.
Do you agree?
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 11, 2006 12:00AM
, Jan 11, 2006 12:00AM
I would direct you to this website with more information on Hepatitis B carriers:
http://liver.stanford.edu/index2.asp?lang=eng&page=hepinasians
It is still possible for carriers to transmit the virus, even if the carrier is still feeling healthy.
I would consider safe sexual practices, as well as a hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't had one already.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
http://liver.stanford.edu/index2.asp?lang=eng&page=hepinasians
It is still possible for carriers to transmit the virus, even if the carrier is still feeling healthy.
I would consider safe sexual practices, as well as a hepatitis B vaccine if you haven't had one already.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
kevinmd_b
Member Comments (1)
by 345medhelpFAN, Jan 10, 2006 12:00AM
To: to Doctor
Girlfriend says she is not contagious. I think I will go and get a Hep B vaccine just to be safe.
