Dr. Samriddhi Poyekar

Call: +91 8369754699 📍 Locations: Vashi Parel | Ghatkopar | Thane | Dombivli | Kalyan 🕒 Timings: Mon–Sat (As per clinic schedule)
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Someone in My Family Has Hepatitis B — Animated Booklet

Someone in My Family Has Hepatitis B — Should I Get Tested?

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Family & Hep B

Someone in My Family Has Hepatitis B. Should I Get Tested?

✓ THE ANSWER IS YES.

Finding out that a family member has Hepatitis B can be worrying, but it doesn't mean you have the infection.

The first step is to get tested so you know your status and can take the right steps to protect yourself.

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Get Tested

Why Should Family Members Be Tested?

Hepatitis B often causes no symptoms — many people feel completely healthy for years without knowing they are infected.
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    HBsAg: shows whether you currently have Hepatitis B.
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    Anti-HBs (HBsAb): shows whether you are protected through vaccination or a past infection.
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    Anti-HBc (HBcAb IgG): shows whether you have been exposed to the virus in the past.
These simple blood tests help determine whether you are infected, immune, or need vaccination.
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Modes of Spread

How Can Hepatitis B Spread Within Families?

Hepatitis B spreads through blood and certain body fluids. It may spread through:
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    Unprotected sexual contact with an infected partner
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    From an infected mother to her baby during pregnancy or childbirth
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    Sharing razors, nail clippers, or other sharp personal items with traces of blood
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    Exposure to contaminated needles or unsterile equipment
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No Stigma

Hepatitis B Does NOT Spread Through Everyday Contact

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    Hugging or shaking hands
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    Sharing meals, plates, or cups
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    Cooking or eating food prepared by someone
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    Sneezing or coughing
There is no need to isolate a family member with Hepatitis B. They can continue to live, work, and interact normally with their loved ones.
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Negative Result

What If My Test Is Negative?

If your tests show that you are not infected and not immune, your doctor will recommend the Hepatitis B vaccine.
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    Safe
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    Highly effective
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    Provides long-lasting protection
Vaccination is the best way to prevent Hepatitis B infection.
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Positive Result

What If My Test Is Positive?

A positive test does not mean you have severe liver disease. Your doctor may advise additional tests:
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    HBV viral load
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    Liver function tests (ALT and AST)
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    Ultrasound or FibroScan to assess liver health
Not everyone with chronic Hepatitis B needs treatment immediately. Some only require regular monitoring, while others may benefit from antiviral medicines to reduce liver damage and lower the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Pregnancy & Hep B

Special Advice for Pregnant Women

If a pregnant woman has Hepatitis B, doctors usually check the HBV viral load during pregnancy.

Women with a high viral load may need antiviral treatment during the last trimester to reduce the risk of passing the infection to the baby.

After birth, the baby should receive within 12 hours of birth: the Hepatitis B vaccine + Hepatitis B Immunoglobulin (HBIG).
This greatly reduces the risk of transmission.
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Key Takeaway

Key Takeaway

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    Get tested — even if you feel perfectly healthy.
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    Encourage other household members to get tested too.
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    Get vaccinated if you are not already protected.
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    Hepatitis B does NOT spread through casual contact such as hugging, sharing food, or living in the same house.
Early testing protects you, protects your family, and helps prevent serious liver disease. Because when it comes to Hepatitis B, early action makes all the difference.
Test. Protect. Prevent. Take Action Today. ✓
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