Hi 2 Years Ago I Had A Relationship And We

Posted on Sat, 27 Jul 2019

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Question : Hi
2 years ago i had a relationship and we kissed exchanged saliva etc. There was no further physical contact other than open mouth kissing that's all. could this contract Hepatitis B? As far as i've known that person is not infected with hep b. But im assuming the worst case scenario, could kissing and exchanging saliva contract HEP B assuming the person was infected? I was online for a while now and did not get a proper answer. Would really appreciate an honest answer. I'm not experiencing any symptoms or anything but i was just talking with my mother few days ago about liver diseases etc, and i got all worried since then. I emphasize there was no further physical contact other than kissing ( exchanging saliva).

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (19 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding hepatitis B transmission

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and noted your concern.

Hepatitis B is only transmitted through either unprotected sex or through blood transfusion..Saliva is not infectious therefore one cannot get hepatitis B through kissing.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (16 minutes later)

With all do respect Doctor, your reply really made me happy. But some websites and some doctors i've seen online said that saliva could be one gateway thats why i'm so confused and restored to asking you DR?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding hepatitis B

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Saliva is not infectious as far as hepatitis B is concerned. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana