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Can One With Inactive Chronic Hepatitis B Have Unprotected Intercourse?

Hi, I m a 19 year old girl who has chronic hepatitis b. I m inactive however (I just do regular check ups so my doctor keeps an eye on me). I recently started dating someone and I have informed him of my hepatitis b. He would like to know if being an inactive carrier means that it is okay to have unprotected sex or not. We do know that using protection is best, but it s a question he had on his mind that we both don t know the answer to. Is it better if I talk to my doctor about this more specifically about my case? I would contact my doctor but I m currently halfway across the world. Also, the guy I m dating has just gotten his vaccinations. Thank you.
Mon, 29 Sep 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that it is better to do it with protection. No measures is complete safe even not vaccine taken by the partner. Though inactive carrier won't transfer infection but taking a care is best than to not.
I will be happy to answer your further concern
You can contact me.
Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist.
Thank you.
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Can One With Inactive Chronic Hepatitis B Have Unprotected Intercourse?

Hello, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I understand your concern. If I am your doctor I suggest you that it is better to do it with protection. No measures is complete safe even not vaccine taken by the partner. Though inactive carrier won t transfer infection but taking a care is best than to not. I will be happy to answer your further concern You can contact me. Dr Arun Tank. Infectious disease specialist. Thank you.