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is saliva a mode of transmission?
by waffu, Aug 26, 2008 08:02PM
Im mac,
im also a chronic carrier of Hepa B.. im thinking if kissing is a way to transmit this virus? Coz i read some articles that saliva is one mode of transmission but other articles says no. im confused with this matter. Is saliva really a mode of transmission? it says that blood, semen and body fluids are the mode of transmission.. but what about the saliva? please help me. thanks..
im also a chronic carrier of Hepa B.. im thinking if kissing is a way to transmit this virus? Coz i read some articles that saliva is one mode of transmission but other articles says no. im confused with this matter. Is saliva really a mode of transmission? it says that blood, semen and body fluids are the mode of transmission.. but what about the saliva? please help me. thanks..
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by zellyf, Aug 26, 2008 08:15PM
Saliva is a possible mode of transmission but not very effective. A lot can depend on your viral load and e-antigen status. If you are e-antigen positive with high viral load then you are more infectious.
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