Can you catch hepatitis b from kissing?
Started dating someone new, and he recently disclosed he has Hepatitis B. We've been kissing. I'm really concerned if it's possible to catch Hepatitis B just from kissing?
6 answers
5 months ago
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Generally, Hepatitis B does not spread through casual kissing. However, if there are open cuts, sores, or bleeding gums in the mouth, there is a small risk. Always maintain good health, keep a positive mind, and get vaccinated to protect yourself.
7 months ago
No, you don't catch Hepatitis B from casual dry kissing. It only spreads if there is blood exchange through open sores in the mouth.
7 months ago
While normal kissing is safe, we must always keep our mouth and teeth clean using neem or herbal rinses. But remember, Hepatitis B is a serious virus, so if you suspect any exposure or have symptoms, please visit a doctor immediately instead of relying on home tips.
7 months ago
Haan na, normal kissing se to nahi hota spread generally. But agar mouth me bleeding gums ya cuts hain, toh thoda risk ho sakta hai. Safest option yahi hai ki doctor se puchke vaccination karva lo, fir koi tension nahi rahegi.
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7 months ago
I had a family member with Hep B and we researched this thoroughly. Deep kissing can carry a very minor risk if there are micro-tears or bleeding in the mouth, but casual kissing is completely safe. The best real-world protection is to simply get the Hepatitis B vaccine.
7 months ago
Don't listen to random people online telling you it's 100% safe or 100% dangerous. While transmission through saliva is extremely low, blood-to-blood contact through mouth sores makes it possible. Go to a qualified doctor to understand the risks and get yourself tested and vaccinated.