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Is It Possible To Be Hepatitis-B Reactive Due To Alcoholism?

is it possible for a person to be hepa b reactive only by means of alcoholism?B ecause accdg to the lab test done to me,hepa b reactive,I'm not engage to any sexual activity ever since birth and my mother also is not infected during pregnancy to me,,that's why I"m so wondering how and why?no blood transfusions too.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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Gastroenterologist 's  Response
Hello,
No hepatitis B is not transmitted through alcohol.
The mode of transmission could've been (possible modes)
Any antra muscular or IV injections you have received since birth till date
Dental procedures
Shaving razors while getting a hair cut
Tattoos
Hope this helps
Do get back in case you have further queries
Regards
Dr Samir Patil
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Is It Possible To Be Hepatitis-B Reactive Due To Alcoholism?

Hello, No hepatitis B is not transmitted through alcohol. The mode of transmission could ve been (possible modes) Any antra muscular or IV injections you have received since birth till date Dental procedures Shaving razors while getting a hair cut Tattoos Hope this helps Do get back in case you have further queries Regards Dr Samir Patil