Can you get hepatitis b from saliva?
My colleague mentioned that hepatitis B can spread through bodily fluids. I was wondering if saliva is one of those fluids, and if so, how easily can it be transmitted from one person to another through it?
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5 months ago
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While Hepatitis B virus can be present in saliva, the concentration is typically too low to cause transmission through casual contact or sharing food. However, deep kissing with blood exchange due to gum lesions could pose a risk. It is best to consult a medical professional for accurate safety guidelines.
5 months ago
Honestly, the risk through saliva is extremely low unless there is blood involved, like from bleeding gums. Casual contact won't do anything. Just get vaccinated and stop stressing over every little thing.
5 months ago
Beta, the virus is very strong, but it mostly spreads through blood and bad habits, not easily through spit. While you should take care of hygiene and eat simple, liver-friendly home food, please go to a proper doctor to get the preventive injections.
5 months ago
Getting a Hepatitis B vaccine is very cheap in India, often free in government centers. Instead of worrying about saliva transmission and paying for expensive diagnostic tests later, it is much smarter to plan and get your vaccine doses done now.
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5 months ago
I am a bit confused because some websites say yes and some say no. Does this mean sharing a water bottle with a friend could be risky if they have the infection? If anyone has asked a doctor about this, please let me know.
5 months ago
Unless you plan on sharing gallons of saliva with someone who has bleeding gums, you are pretty safe! Casual sharing of a glass won't give you Hepatitis B. But seriously, just get your shots and live peacefully.