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What Are The Chances Of Contracting Hepatitis B From Unprotected Sex?
Question: Hi I have a question about Hepatitis B. I slept with a woman having unprotected sex two days ago and found out she had previously been diagnosed with hepatitis B. Can I get an immediate vaccination or something to boost my immune system to fight off possible infection?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
if you've been vaccinated in the past but haven't ever checked your AntiHBs titers, you should receive a booster dose of the vaccine.
If are receiving vaccination but have not completed it, then you should receive the hepatitis B immunoglobulin.
Finally, people who haven't received vaccination in the past, should receive both the vaccine (3 doses at 0,1 and 6 months) and the immunoglobulin (injected in a different site) as soon as possible (preferably in less than 24 hours). The immunoglobulin is indicated as prophylaxis against sexual transmission for up to 14 days after sexual exposure. The faster it is given, the better the protection.
Kind Regards!
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
if you've been vaccinated in the past but haven't ever checked your AntiHBs titers, you should receive a booster dose of the vaccine.
If are receiving vaccination but have not completed it, then you should receive the hepatitis B immunoglobulin.
Finally, people who haven't received vaccination in the past, should receive both the vaccine (3 doses at 0,1 and 6 months) and the immunoglobulin (injected in a different site) as soon as possible (preferably in less than 24 hours). The immunoglobulin is indicated as prophylaxis against sexual transmission for up to 14 days after sexual exposure. The faster it is given, the better the protection.
Kind Regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can you provide me with a specific doctor for getting an immunoglobulin and vaccine injection within the XXXXXXX Fort Worth Area?
Brief Answer:
I made some suggestions
Detailed Answer:
I don't practice in your area. I would suggest you to do an Internet search. Alternatively you can ask your pharmacist. The pharmacist will probably know a physician very close to you. Finally a visit to the ER could be helpful.
Kind regards!
I made some suggestions
Detailed Answer:
I don't practice in your area. I would suggest you to do an Internet search. Alternatively you can ask your pharmacist. The pharmacist will probably know a physician very close to you. Finally a visit to the ER could be helpful.
Kind regards!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is a Hepatologist the type of doctor who specializes in this? What kind of doctors can provide the immunoglobulin injection? I can get at an emergency care?
Brief Answer:
any primary care physician should be able to help
Detailed Answer:
An infectious diseases specialist, an internist, a hepatologist, gastroenterologist or any primary care physician including the emergency department doctors should be able to help you.
Best wishes!
any primary care physician should be able to help
Detailed Answer:
An infectious diseases specialist, an internist, a hepatologist, gastroenterologist or any primary care physician including the emergency department doctors should be able to help you.
Best wishes!
Note: Consult a Sexual Diseases Specialist online for further follow up- Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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