Question
Is a Hepatitis B carrier the same as HBeAg positive?
Answer
A Hepatitis B carrier refers to individuals with a positive Hepatitis B surface antigen but normal liver function. HBeAg positive indicates that the Hepatitis B surface antigen, Hepatitis B E antigen, and Hepatitis B core antibody are all positive, usually indicating active replication of the hepatitis B virus in the body. If liver function and Hepatitis B virus DNA remain normal over a long period, marriage can be considered. The modes of transmission for Hepatitis B include blood transmission, sexual transmission, mother-to-child transmission, and close contact transmission. Hepatitis B is not a disease transmitted through the gastrointestinal tract, so sharing meals does not lead to hepatitis B transmission. For those planning to conceive, it is necessary for the female partner to have a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody, and the child should receive the Hepatitis B vaccine according to the schedule of 0, 1, and 6 months after birth to protect the child. In daily life, it is important to maintain a light diet, high in calories and protein, easy to digest, quit smoking and alcohol, get enough rest, avoid overexertion, and regularly check for Hepatitis B surface antigen, liver function, and Hepatitis B virus DNA.