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What Usually Causes Hepatitis B?

hi doc.my husband undergone medical tests as requirements to work abroad.But then his results shows his reactive Hepa B. Were so shock since he didnt smoke, drink alcohol and mostly he goes to gym,and we have no history of Hepa in the family.What usually causes Hepa B?
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns. Hepatitis b is transmitted by various methods. It is mainly transfer through blood and blood products.

It also comes through infected and unsterile needles, razors, acupuncture.

It doesn't come by smoking and alcohol intake.

Hope this helps you.
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What Usually Causes Hepatitis B?

Hello Welcome to HCM. Thanks for posting your query. I understand your concerns. Hepatitis b is transmitted by various methods. It is mainly transfer through blood and blood products. It also comes through infected and unsterile needles, razors, acupuncture. It doesn t come by smoking and alcohol intake. Hope this helps you. Thank you