My mom got hepatitis B?

Question

She's been sick lately so they did blood test and it came back positive for hepatitis B.

I had mononucleosis about 7 years ago, so is it possible she could get mono from me and complicate her health more?

Also she obviously cooks for us so wondering what are the chances anyone else could get it from her?

Also my dad is saying I need to get blood tested too but I haven't been sick or anything. So why should I do it?

Answer 1

1. Your mono has resolved by now so this is a non-issue.

2. Hep B is not spread by casual contact. It is spread through blood and sex. There is a possibility to get it from sharp instruments like razors if you may have used your mom's at some point in time. So, no, you will not get it from your mom's cooking. If mom is sick, why are you making her cook???

3. Your dad should be tested and vaccinated if he is not immune already. Since we don't know when your mom contracted it, it is possible that she had it while giving birth to you or you may have picked it up from something that her blood was on like a razor. Therefore, you should be tested and vaccinated if you are not immune.

Answer 2

Mono is no longer contadious you willcarry it for life but can not pass it. Hep B is the most contadious of the 4 Hepatitus strains (A, B, C and D). B can stay active for up to 2 weeks in a blood spill, vomit or other bodily secretions if not cleaned properly. And is more contadious than HIV.
You probably will not contract it from her as long as you don't getexposed to her blood, feces or saliva. And I doubt you'll be sexually active with her so...
She will get over the infection and shouldn't have any major side effects as long as she is healthy to begin with and isn't too old.Meaning under 60 or 65. And she will always carry it like you do mono but probably will not pass it along after the infection goes away. Your dad needs to be careful more so than you as he is very likely to come in contact with her in more ways that he could contract it. Even if he uses her razor to trim one little hair or her nail clippers etc. Check out the link to learn more.

I am an addictions counselor and a social worker I've worked with addicts and in homeless shelters for 9 years and have learned alot about Hepatitis and other comunicable diseases. Education is the best precaution.

Answer 3

The first thing to do is not panic. Hep. B is a communicable disease transferred thru body fluids such as salive and blood.
It can be transmitted thru fluids and drinking cup but this can be prevented by proper sanitation proceedures like hand washing and using Kleenex etc.

If you have been exposed to Hep B you should be tested. The serious consequences of this disease will not appear for sometime after the original syptoms are gone. If you know of the exposure your doctor will be able to keep on top of any issures that arise and you will be prepaired to conduct yourself accordingly so that the disease does not get passed on.

The spread of mono is similar to Hep. B and is thru body fluids. When you got mono you became a carrier so you should be familiar about how to deal with this or you should be aware or make yourself aware. Basic precautions should avoid any further spread of these type of disease.

Most important is to talk to your doctor or/and get referred to a public health nurse for advice.

Answer 4

well i dont think ur mononucleosis has somethnig to do with it, but i guess that she shouln't cook for u, because maybe this disease is so easily to spread espacially when it comes to using the same eating spoons or drinking from the same glasses or bottles

wel ur dad seemess tobe just scared and wants to ek sure u r alright, so goahead and do the test
God bless you

Answer 5

Hepa B is transmitted sexually and through BLOOD. U should considering being vaccinated with Hepa B vaccine to prevent having it.Mononucleosis is infectious.