Is jaundice hepatitis contagious?
Disease description:
Under normal circumstances, whether jaundice hepatitis is contagious depends on its specific cause. If you experience any discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. A detailed analysis is as follows:
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
In general, whether jaundice hepatitis is contagious depends on its specific cause. If jaundice hepatitis is caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D, or E viruses, then it is contagious. However, if it is drug-induced hepatitis or alcoholic hepatitis, caused by medications or alcohol consumption, it is not contagious.
Jaundice hepatitis caused by hepatitis D and E viruses is contagious. These viruses can spread through various routes, such as blood transmission, sexual contact, mother-to-child transmission, and contaminated food and water.
Another type of jaundice hepatitis, such as drug-induced hepatitis and alcoholic hepatitis, is caused by factors like medications or alcohol consumption and is not contagious. If infection is suspected, timely medical consultation is necessary, and patients should follow the doctor's instructions for treatment and isolation to prevent further disease transmission.
Patients with jaundice hepatitis can use medications such as glutathione for injection, Qingkailing injection, and Babao Dan capsules under a doctor's guidance. Additionally, it is important to maintain good personal hygiene, avoid unsafe sexual practices, and refrain from sharing personal hygiene items.
