Is active chronic hepatitis contagious?

Chronic active hepatitis is infectious, mainly through blood, sexual contact and mother-to-child transmission, and measures should be taken to prevent transmission.

Chronic active hepatitis is infectious.

Cause: Chronic active hepatitis is a liver disease mainly caused by viral infections, such as hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV). These viruses can be transmitted to others through blood, sexual contact and mother-to-child transmission. Therefore, if a patient has chronic active hepatitis, appropriate measures should be taken to prevent transmission of the virus to protect the health of others.

In addition, for some special groups, such as immunocompromised persons, pregnant women and newborns, the risk of contracting chronic active hepatitis is higher and special precautions should be taken. In

short, chronic active hepatitis is infectious, and patients need to take appropriate measures to prevent transmission of the virus, while doctors and medical institutions need to take appropriate measures to protect the health of patients and others.