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Can I get infection by hepatitis B from sweat

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood and semen, not through sweat
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Hepatitis B virus infection

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. Therefore, the risk of contracting HBV from sweat is negligible.

Transmission routes

Prevention

In conclusion, the risk of contracting HBV from sweat is negligible, as the virus is primarily transmitted through contact with infected blood and semen. Vaccination is an effective preventive measure against HBV infection.

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Lancet 2014

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Hepatitis B virus infection

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