Who is More Likely to Contract Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is an infectious disease with particularly serious consequences. When someone close to us contracts Hepatitis B, most people would tend to distance themselves. However, for patients with Hepatitis B, the alienation of colleagues, friends, and family members can lead to significant psychological discomfort and even exacerbate their condition. Therefore, to avoid the harm caused by Hepatitis B, it is recommended that everyone strengthen preventive measures, especially those who are susceptible to Hepatitis B. Who are these susceptible individuals? The following groups belong to the susceptible population of Hepatitis B, and it is crucial for them to take precautions, receive Hepatitis B vaccines as soon as possible, and reduce the possibility of infection.
Firstly, infants and young children are susceptible to Hepatitis B due to their immature immune systems, which cannot promptly eliminate invading Hepatitis B viruses and are prone to immune tolerance. Therefore, infants and young children are easily infected with Hepatitis B and may become carriers of the virus, which can further lead to Hepatitis B with positive markers for Hepatitis B surface antigen, HBsAg, Hepatitis B e antigen, HBeAg, and Hepatitis B core antibody, anti-HBc. This is especially true for children with a family history of Hepatitis B.
Secondly, pregnant women are more susceptible to Hepatitis B than other women and are one of the main susceptible groups. This is because their immune antiviral abilities decline during pregnancy, and the fetus's nutritional needs are supplied entirely by the mother, which undoubtedly increases the burden on the liver and increases the risk of Hepatitis B infection.
Thirdly, as people age, the functions of various internal organs begin to degenerate. For the elderly, changes in the liver are particularly evident, with varying degrees of aging of liver cells and gradual decline in liver metabolism, detoxification, and nutrient absorption capabilities. Additionally, the recovery ability of the liver decreases after injury, making the elderly a susceptible population for Hepatitis B.
Fourthly, long-term alcoholics are prone to Hepatitis B infection due to the increased burden on the liver caused by excessive alcohol consumption, resulting in liver damage and abnormal liver function. This can easily lead to alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic liver disease, and even alcoholic cirrhosis, which increases the risk of Hepatitis B infection.
Fifthly, individuals with unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as poor immune function and lack of attention to dietary hygiene, are also susceptible to Hepatitis B. People who frequently dine in unsanitary roadside restaurants or engage in unsafe sexual practices or require blood transfusions or blood products due to illness are also considered susceptible groups.
For the above-mentioned susceptible groups, it is crucial to take precautions seriously, receive Hepatitis B vaccines as soon as possible, and protect against infection. For those who have already contracted Hepatitis B, it is essential to seize the optimal treatment window and achieve early diagnosis and treatment to ensure better treatment outcomes and facilitate early recovery.
