Can hepatitis b be transmitted through saliva?
My cousin brother has Hepatitis B, and sometimes he accidentally shares my glass. I'm a bit concerned about getting infected. Can Hepatitis B be transmitted through saliva?
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6 months ago
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In my experience, keeping your immunity high with yoga and clean living is wonderful. Regarding the virus, it is not easily spread through saliva in normal social sharing, so let go of your fear.
7 months ago
It doesn't spread through casual sharing of cups, but if you have doubts, getting a quick blood panel done is best. I get my thyroid and general panels checked every six months just to be safe.
6 months ago
I was actually reading a health blog about this yesterday. It turns out saliva has a very low concentration of the virus, so transmission this way is extremely rare unless there's an open wound.
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6 months ago
While the Hepatitis B virus can be detected in saliva, it is not transmitted through casual contact like kissing on the cheek or sharing food. Consult a physician if you have experienced blood-to-blood exposure.
4 months ago
Thankfully, you won't get it just by talking to someone or sharing a plate of food. If saliva was that dangerous, half of India would have it by now! Relax, it's safe.