I heard that through intercourse also Hepatitis B infection is happened. Is it safe if a non-infected person, who has taken the 3 injections for preventing Hepatitis B, is constantly in sexual contact/intercourse with a Carrier of Hepatitis B women, without using condoms.

Question (Posted on : 21 Oct 2008 )

Doctor's Response (Posted on : 21 Oct 2008 )

A person who has received the 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine is immune in more than 99% of the cases. Therefore he won't get Hepatitis B from his carrier spouse, even after repeated sexual intercourse without using condoms.

Diseases Information

Hepatitis B is a chronic infection caused by Hepatitis B virus (HAB). which results in inflammation of liver. HAB is double stranded DNA virus and belongs to family Hepadnaviridae. It is major global health problem and serious from other types of hepatitis. Hepatitis B is transmitted through bloo...More

Indicators Information

• Strange eating habits.

• Health problems like lethargy and lack of menstruation- one of the serious signs of anorexia.

• Division of foods into "good/safe" an...More

• May include a warning sign (prodromes) a couple of days before the attack. This consists of itching, tingling or a painful feeling in the area where the lesions will develop.

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The five important “cardinal” signs of inflammation include:

• Redness in the affected area(rubor)

• Increased heat(calor)

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