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can a naturally immunized person acquire HepB ?
My husband of 20 years is diagnosed chronic Hep B. He never had any symptoms and it came as a surprise. He got all of us (myself and 2 children) tested. I am found to be naturally immune (HBsAB +ve). My kids are vaccinated at birth and they are immune through vaccination. My husband's DNA count is less than 100,000 with HBeAg negative and HBeAg positive. Doctor says he is inactive carrier, but still contagious and may need to be monitored and treated.
Past 20 years we never had protected sex. My question is, what will happen if we continue this way ?
Past 20 years we never had protected sex. My question is, what will happen if we continue this way ?
Here is the link to SteveNYer's posting - hope you have good laugh...
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-B/Disclosure-What-is-the-law--what-is-ethical/show/530768?personal_page_id=14454&post_id=post_2978049
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-B/Disclosure-What-is-the-law--what-is-ethical/show/530768?personal_page_id=14454&post_id=post_2978049
Thanks again for the information.
In a close family environment with 2 children, I am trying to see **how best** to have a normal life (and not let this virus control day to day life).
In one of the posts SteveNYer commented, being in medical profession some people are ignorant and he makes it a point to talk to one particular person in his building longer - because that person tries to move chair a bit far ... :)
Once again thanks - and all the best for you in combating yours...
In a close family environment with 2 children, I am trying to see **how best** to have a normal life (and not let this virus control day to day life).
In one of the posts SteveNYer commented, being in medical profession some people are ignorant and he makes it a point to talk to one particular person in his building longer - because that person tries to move chair a bit far ... :)
Once again thanks - and all the best for you in combating yours...
You are right, of course. There is no infection even if you are exposed.
But, I still live with my family with similar restrictions on my own family members - no sharing of nail-clippers or even towels.
I don't understand why, for example, I'm not allowed to donate blood or organs to vaccinated people. This probably has to do with the concentration of the virus they are exposed to if they receive blood or organs from an infected person. I don't know for sure. I prefer to err on the safe side, especially given that not sharing personal hygiene items is such a minor inconvenience.
But, I still live with my family with similar restrictions on my own family members - no sharing of nail-clippers or even towels.
I don't understand why, for example, I'm not allowed to donate blood or organs to vaccinated people. This probably has to do with the concentration of the virus they are exposed to if they receive blood or organs from an infected person. I don't know for sure. I prefer to err on the safe side, especially given that not sharing personal hygiene items is such a minor inconvenience.
Sorry, I did not understand the last item.
I thought, you mentioned there is no infection even one of us are exposed right ?
He made it clear not to use his personal items like nail clipper/his shaving items. But even if we are exposed, due to our antibodies - we are protected - right ?
I thought, you mentioned there is no infection even one of us are exposed right ?
He made it clear not to use his personal items like nail clipper/his shaving items. But even if we are exposed, due to our antibodies - we are protected - right ?
Ah... a few of us in this forum have no clue how we got it!
Please let us know about all his detailed medical reports. I'm sure someone here experienced with such things will comment about it.
A few quick cautions:
* Don't assume all doctors (even gastroenterologists) have all the right answers
* Conversely, don't assume that we (in the forum) have all the right answers either ;-)
* Don't be in a hurry to start meds if he has no symptoms from it right now. Once he begins eating tablets, there is no turning back, whether he needed them in the first place or not. Do a lot of home-work and start meds only if you are convinced that this is the best course of action.
* It's nice that he was taking steps to protect your family, even though (in hindsight) he over-reacted for a few days. But do not share personal hygiene articles with him: eg. nail-clippers, razor-blades, etc.
Please let us know about all his detailed medical reports. I'm sure someone here experienced with such things will comment about it.
A few quick cautions:
* Don't assume all doctors (even gastroenterologists) have all the right answers
* Conversely, don't assume that we (in the forum) have all the right answers either ;-)
* Don't be in a hurry to start meds if he has no symptoms from it right now. Once he begins eating tablets, there is no turning back, whether he needed them in the first place or not. Do a lot of home-work and start meds only if you are convinced that this is the best course of action.
* It's nice that he was taking steps to protect your family, even though (in hindsight) he over-reacted for a few days. But do not share personal hygiene articles with him: eg. nail-clippers, razor-blades, etc.
Thankyou for the response.
My husband is going through the "phase" now. Initially he did not let me or kids use his personal space. He was reluctant to even touch any family member or share food. Now he seems to understand what this is.
He was not sleeping well until we all are tested. Now he is more calm and coming back to normal. He says it is fate or bad-karma. Keeps thinking where he may have contracted this - at birth/ injections received for childhood asthma/ friends who had jaundice/ barbershop/ his volunteering in eyecamps etc.. etc...
I told him to forget how he got it, and that really does not matter as I know him for 20+ years. I am sure many people go through similar issues... It is always the infected person, who feels guilty/dirty, though they may really did not engage in risky behavior to get into that situation.
He is working with his doctor and most likely he will go on with one of the first line treatments. I am also reading and will help him as needed.
My husband is going through the "phase" now. Initially he did not let me or kids use his personal space. He was reluctant to even touch any family member or share food. Now he seems to understand what this is.
He was not sleeping well until we all are tested. Now he is more calm and coming back to normal. He says it is fate or bad-karma. Keeps thinking where he may have contracted this - at birth/ injections received for childhood asthma/ friends who had jaundice/ barbershop/ his volunteering in eyecamps etc.. etc...
I told him to forget how he got it, and that really does not matter as I know him for 20+ years. I am sure many people go through similar issues... It is always the infected person, who feels guilty/dirty, though they may really did not engage in risky behavior to get into that situation.
He is working with his doctor and most likely he will go on with one of the first line treatments. I am also reading and will help him as needed.
I hope he is keeping an eye on various HepB related parameters. Please go through http://www.medhelp.org/health_pages/Hepatitis/HepB-Introduction--Welcome-Page/show/34?cid=153
He needs to keep track of several parameters, and treat if necessary.
He needs to keep track of several parameters, and treat if necessary.
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