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What Causes Positive For Australian Antigen And Hepatitis B?

hi i was tested for Hepatitis b positive in 2001...consulted a physician then he asked me to go for antiHbag test that came out to be reactive so he asked me continue normal routine as very thing is fine. few days back i was found positive for Australian antigen...what should i do now as for this period of time(2001-2011) i did't had any symptom or problem...n m getting married soon..is it safe for me to get married...?
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

No, in my advice you should not get married.

If you marries than forget about the sex with your partner.

Because sex will transmit the infection to the partner.

In my opinion you are a carrier for the hepatitis B.

Carrier status can be known after the detail blood investigation. I suggest you to check for the HbsAg, anti hbe, anti HbsAg , hbe and anti hbc. This all will give you a status of your present infection with the hepatitis B.

Carrier state do not have any symptoms but can be able yo transmits the infection to others.

So avoiding sex and blood transfusion of your blood to others can prevent the infections.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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What Causes Positive For Australian Antigen And Hepatitis B?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, in my advice you should not get married. If you marries than forget about the sex with your partner. Because sex will transmit the infection to the partner. In my opinion you are a carrier for the hepatitis B. Carrier status can be known after the detail blood investigation. I suggest you to check for the HbsAg, anti hbe, anti HbsAg , hbe and anti hbc. This all will give you a status of your present infection with the hepatitis B. Carrier state do not have any symptoms but can be able yo transmits the infection to others. So avoiding sex and blood transfusion of your blood to others can prevent the infections. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM