Is hepatitis b inherited?
Both my father and my grandfather had some form of liver issue, and recently my doctor mentioned hepatitis B. I'm trying to understand if it's something that can be passed down. Is hepatitis B inherited?
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7 months ago
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No, Hepatitis B is a viral infection, not something inherited like a family trait. Good hygiene, clean food, and a healthy diet are always important for overall health, but they don't prevent something that's genetically passed down, which this isn't.
6 months ago
It's not inherited, it's an infection. But whatever the cause, if you suspect something, please get it checked. I once thought a recurring ache was nothing, and it turned out to be more. Don't take chances with your health, just see a doctor.
5 months ago
Nah, dude, it's not inherited. My cousin had it, and the doc told us it's a virus, not genetic. Like, you get it from contact, not from your parents' genes. So, chill on that front.
5 months ago
I totally panicked when I first heard about Hepatitis B and thought, 'Oh no, is this genetic for my future kids?'. But my doctor reassured me it's not inherited, it's an infection. So don't worry about that particular aspect, it's actually quite normal to get confused.
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5 months ago
Nahi beta, yeh bimari maa-baap se bacche ko virasat mein nahi milti. Yeh toh jab virus sharir mein ghusta hai tab hoti hai. Apne gaon mein bhi log ab vaccination kara rahe hain iske liye.
4 months ago
No, dear child, this is not inherited from birth. It comes from outside. Focus on keeping your mind peaceful and your body strong with good thoughts and good habits. And always listen to what a good doctor advises.
4 months ago
Na, na, Hepatitis B inherited nahi hota, haan. Yeh virus se hota hai, genetics se nahi. Log confuse ho jaate hain ismein. Bas dhyan rakhna chahiye ki kaise spread hota hai.