Yes. If your husband has hepatitis B,
Ways the infection can be transmitted to you include:
- engaging in sex without a condom or barrier method
- sharing any items that might have come into contact with blood containing the virus, such as:
- razors
- needles
- toothbrushes
- clippers
- syringes
Medically reviewed by Meredith Goodwin, MD, FAAFP
Dr. Meredith Goodwin is an ABMS board certified family medicine physician. She has broad experience with full-spectrum family medicine, including home visits, telehealth, veterans care, patient advocacy, and life care planning.
If your husband has a diagnosis of hepatitis B, you should book an appointment to receive a vaccination. Learn about the incubation period for hepatitis B.
If you think you may have started to develop symptoms of hepatitis B, speak with a healthcare professional immediately.
If you’re unsure whether you might have hepatitis B, read our list of potential symptoms. There are also tests available to confirm a diagnosis of hepatitis B.
Treatment for hepatitis B will not cure the infection completely. However, one method to reduce the risk of acute infection and possible liver damage in those who think they have had exposure to the virus is a postexposure “prophylaxis” protocol (PEP). This involves administering vaccines and a medication called hepatitis B immune globulin. Read more details about treatment for hepatitis B.
