Understanding Hepatitis B Vaccination and Transmission Risks
Vaccine booster shot Hello doctor, five years ago during a health check, I had antibodies for Hepatitis B, but in October this year, the test showed that I no longer have antibodies (the value is only 2, and the doctor said it needs to be at least 10). I received a booster shot o...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, if you need to come into contact with a carrier of hepatitis B, it is recommended to maintain a high concentration of hepatitis B antibodies for safety. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Vaccination and Transmission Risks
Should You Get Vaccinated for Hepatitis B After Antibody Loss?
Disappearance of hepatitis B antibodies? Doctor, twelve years ago during my vocational high school physical examination, I did not have hepatitis B antibodies. A few years later, during my studies at a junior college and a technical college, the physical examination reports also ...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to receive the hepatitis B vaccine to establish immunity against hepatitis B. You can visit either a clinic or a hospital. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-Shun.[Read More] Should You Get Vaccinated for Hepatitis B After Antibody Loss?
Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies: Do You Need to Worry?
Hepatitis antibodies At the beginning of this year, I had a one-night stand with someone who is a carrier of hepatitis B. In December of last year, I underwent a health check-up, which showed that my hepatitis B surface antigen was negative (-) and my hepatitis B surface antibody...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Having antibodies means there is immunity and a reduced risk of infection; however, if the antibody titer is too low, it can indeed diminish the protective effect of the antibodies. If you are unsure whether your antibody titer is sufficient, you can visit a gastroenterolo...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies: Do You Need to Worry?
Understanding Hepatitis B Risks: Testing and Prevention After Exposure
Hepatitis B-related issues Dear Doctor, On February 7th, I had protected sexual intercourse and deep kissing with a hepatitis B carrier who is not currently undergoing treatment. Later, I discovered that hepatitis B can also be transmitted through sexual activity, so I researche...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. It is recommended to receive a booster vaccine. 2. You can retest in three months to see if there has been an infection. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Risks: Testing and Prevention After Exposure
Understanding Liver Function Abnormalities After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Liver dysfunction Hello Doctor, I took emergency contraceptive pills on December 9, which I bought at a pharmacy. Later, I visited an obstetrician-gynecologist for insurance purposes, and the doctor prescribed me another dose of emergency contraceptive pills, two pills to be take...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1. Liver enzymes may be affected by lack of sleep, medications, and food, and are not necessarily caused by emergency contraceptive pills. 2. As long as liver cells are not continuously damaged, the enzyme levels can return to normal quickly. Changhua Hospital cares about ...[Read More] Understanding Liver Function Abnormalities After Emergency Contraceptive Use
Will Vaccination After Hepatitis B Recovery Cause Side Effects?
Having hepatitis B antibodies and receiving three doses of the vaccine may lead to some side effects, although they are generally mild. Common side effects can include soreness at the injection site, fatigue, headache, and mild fever. Serious side effects are rare. It is advisabl...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: The hepatitis B vaccine is made from viral gene fragments and does not contain live virus, so it does not affect the human body unless there is an allergy. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Dr. Tsai An-shun.[Read More] Will Vaccination After Hepatitis B Recovery Cause Side Effects?
Impact of Delayed Hepatitis B Vaccine Doses on Immunity
Hepatitis B vaccination? If the second and third doses of the hepatitis B vaccine cannot be administered due to a shortage, will the first two doses become ineffective if too much time passes between them?
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, after receiving the booster dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, only one dose is needed. You can check for hepatitis B antibodies one month after the booster. If the result is positive, it indicates that the immune memory from the vaccine received at birth is still effective....[Read More] Impact of Delayed Hepatitis B Vaccine Doses on Immunity
Understanding Anti-HBs Levels and Their Implications for Liver Health
Anti-HBs Hello, doctor. Could you please explain what a positive Anti-HBs value of + (108.22) indicates? Additionally, I have a mild fatty liver observed during an abdominal ultrasound. Thank you.
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss. The concentration of hepatitis B antibodies is a concern for your health at Changhua Hospital. Chen Shidian.[Read More] Understanding Anti-HBs Levels and Their Implications for Liver Health
Understanding Hepatitis B and C Window Periods: Risks and Testing Insights
CB hepatitis window period Doctor, I have been in the window period for Hepatitis B antibodies for six months and for Hepatitis C antibodies for six months. I donated blood at 3.5 months, and the report was normal. The blood donation center indicated that they also tested for vir...
Dr. Lin Minghui Reply:
1) In adults infected with Hepatitis B, HBsAg is positive. About 70-80% of adults infected with Hepatitis B will develop antibodies against Hepatitis B and improve. A small portion will still have positive HBsAg after 6 months without antibodies, indicating they are carriers of H...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B and C Window Periods: Risks and Testing Insights
Understanding Hepatitis B and C Transmission Risks and Precautions
Regarding the transmission of hepatitis B and C? My sister has a good friend who recently discovered that she has hepatitis, but it's uncertain whether it's hepatitis B or C. They have been sharing a bar of soap while showering, and sometimes use it to wash intimate clo...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss. First, please confirm whether you have hepatitis B antibodies; if you do, you will not be at risk of infection. Additionally, hepatitis B and C are primarily transmitted through direct contact with the infected person's wounds and blood, so there is no need to w...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B and C Transmission Risks and Precautions
Accidental Needle Stick from Child: Risks After First Hepatitis B Vaccine
I was accidentally pricked by a used needle that a child had used, but I just received my first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a question. I am a dental assistant, and yesterday, on the evening of the 17th, after the doctor finished seeing a 2...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss. You should have received the hepatitis B vaccine when you were young, so the chances of infection are very low, so there is no need to worry. You can wait until one month after completing the booster vaccination to check for the presence of antibodies. Changhua Hospi...[Read More] Accidental Needle Stick from Child: Risks After First Hepatitis B Vaccine
Understanding Liver Fibrosis: Diagnosis, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Liver fibrosis Dr. Tsai, I’m troubled again. You mentioned that I should check the severity of fibrosis to see if I need to pay out of pocket for a Fibroscan, but my doctor said it’s not necessary. Should I still get tested for Hepatitis B virus DNA? Currently, my Hepatitis B sur...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: 1) Fibroscan can quantify fibrosis data, but its clinical application is relatively uncommon. Generally, ultrasound compares the texture of the liver with that of the spleen, allowing physicians to make subjective judgments, which is more commonly used in clinical practice...[Read More] Understanding Liver Fibrosis: Diagnosis, Concerns, and Treatment Options
Can You Skip to the Second Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose?
Second dose of hepatitis B vaccine? If someone has not received the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine and directly receives the second dose, it may affect the immune response. The hepatitis B vaccination schedule typically consists of three doses, and the first dose is crucia...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss: Please confirm your vaccination records and check your Hepatitis B antibodies. Then discuss the related risks and whether to receive the vaccine again with your gastroenterologist. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shih-Tien[Read More] Can You Skip to the Second Hepatitis B Vaccine Dose?
Understanding Abnormal Liver Test Results: What Do They Mean?
The health examination report shows abnormalities? Hello Dr. Chen, I recently had a health check-up at the hospital, and the report showed that my Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg, EIA) test result was 0.341, which is NEGATIVE. The reference value is also NEGATIVE. However, the...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss: There is no problem; you are not a carrier of hepatitis B, but you also do not have hepatitis B antibodies. It is possible that the hepatitis B vaccine you received at birth has become undetectable as you aged. Currently, there is no requirement for non-healthcare pe...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Liver Test Results: What Do They Mean?
Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies and Related Gastrointestinal Issues
Regarding Hepatitis B antibodies Dr. Tsai: If the hepatitis B antibodies are no longer present, is it advisable to receive three booster doses of the vaccine, even though my liver enzymes are abnormal due to fatty liver? Additionally, I occasionally experience acid reflux while s...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: The contraindication for receiving the hepatitis B vaccine is a history of severe allergic reactions to the vaccine or any of its components. However, if there is a high fever or an acute moderate to severe illness, vaccination should be postponed until improvement occurs....[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies and Related Gastrointestinal Issues
Understanding Hepatitis B: Do You Need a Booster Vaccine?
Questions regarding Hepatitis B? Hello Doctor, I was born in 1984 and I am currently 30 years old. Since 2007, I have been undergoing regular health check-ups every year. I would like to inquire about hepatitis B because my test reports regarding hepatitis B antibodies have been ...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Hello, it is speculated that this is related to insufficient levels of hepatitis B antibodies. Since the levels are borderline, sometimes the test results are positive and sometimes negative. In this situation, it is simply a matter of insufficient concentration, and receiving on...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B: Do You Need a Booster Vaccine?
Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies: Vaccine Response and Risks
Regarding Hepatitis B antibodies Hello, Dr. Tsai. I would like to ask you a question. I received the hepatitis B vaccine when I was young, but I remember that during a health check in fifth grade, I tested negative for antibodies. About three years ago, I went to a family medicin...
Dr. Cai Anshun Reply:
Hello: Adolescents are often found to have lost their hepatitis B antibodies during health check-ups. This occurs because the immune memory generated by the hepatitis B vaccine administered at birth gradually fades due to the immune system not being stimulated by viral antigens o...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies: Vaccine Response and Risks
Could Irregular Sleep and Alcohol Affect My Liver Antibodies?
Insufficient liver antibodies? Irregular sleep patterns and a reversed day-night cycle, along with a history of frequent alcohol consumption, could indeed contribute to your current difficulty in waking up after sleeping. Additionally, if your high school health check indicated i...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Hello: Fatigue or drowsiness may be related to the liver, but it is essential to undergo blood tests to confirm any liver function abnormalities. If liver function is normal, then fatigue or drowsiness is likely not related to the liver. Additionally, insufficient antibodies like...[Read More] Could Irregular Sleep and Alcohol Affect My Liver Antibodies?
Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies: What Your Test Results Mean
Hepatitis B antibodies Hello Doctor: Six months ago, I had a blood test for hepatitis B antibodies, and the results showed that both the surface antigen (HepAg) and surface antibody (HepAb) were negative. Since my partner is a carrier of hepatitis B, I completed three doses of th...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello, Miss: Those who have surface antibodies are almost unlikely to have surface antigens, so there is no need to worry. Changhua Hospital cares about your health. Chen Shidian[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B Antibodies: What Your Test Results Mean
Understanding Abnormal Health Check Results: Blood in Stool and Enlarged Spleen
Questions Regarding Health Checkup Results Hello Doctor, I participated in the company employee health check and the result of the fecal occult blood test (quantitative method) was 50 ng/ml, which is significantly higher than the reference value of 12 ng/ml. I have a habit of tak...
Dr. Chen Qifeng Reply:
Hello: 1. Lycopene should not cause a positive fecal occult blood test. 2. A positive fecal occult blood test can occur due to any bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract from the mouth to the anus. 3. The likelihood of a false positive for splenomegaly in abdominal ultrasound is ...[Read More] Understanding Abnormal Health Check Results: Blood in Stool and Enlarged Spleen