Persons with hepatitis B virus: normal working life is not a luxury
In the long river of social awareness, persons carrying hepatitis B virus are often misunderstood and many wrongly believe that “hepatitis B virus carriers cannot work and live normally”. This perception is a haze that casts an unnecessary shadow on the lives of persons living with hepatitis B virus and reflects a lack of scientific awareness of the disease.
Hepatitis B is the group of people infected with Hepatitis B, but the liver function is largely normal, with no visible hepatitis and fibrosis. In their daily lives, they are in most cases the same as normal people. First, in everyday social activities, the hepatitis B virus is not transmitted by common contact, such as handshakes, hugs, shared office supplies, meals, etc. Hepatitis B is transmitted mainly through blood transmission, mother-to-child transmission and sexual transmission. For example, in an office environment, hepatitis B carriers share computers, tables, chairs, stationery, etc., and do not transmit the virus to others. During family meetings, friends ‘ meals, and normal use of utensils will not lead to the transmission of the virus, as the hepatitis B virus cannot survive and spread in the gastrointestinal tract.
In terms of work, persons with hepatitis B virus are well equipped to perform most jobs. Except for a few special industries, such as food processing, catering services, medical care, etc., which are in direct contact with food or are prone to blood transmission, persons carrying HBV should not be subject to unreasonable restrictions on employment following the cancellation of the HB test from the initial medical examination. They are not fundamentally different from non-carriers in terms of their intelligence, physical strength and skills and can glow in many fields, such as technology, education, culture and finance. In the case of a Hepatitis B virus carrier working in the software programming field, he has developed excellent software products for the company, based on his professional knowledge and skills, which are no less efficient than other colleagues. In schools, students with hepatitis B virus are also able to regularly learn and participate in activities and to live friendly with teachers and classmates, and their learning abilities and potential for development are not hindered by the presence of hepatitis B virus.
In life, persons living with hepatitis B virus can enjoy the same variety of amateur life as others. They can participate in physical exercise, such as running, swimming, playing, etc., to improve their health and improve their immunity, which is also useful for maintaining liver health. They can also enrich their spiritual lives by travelling, reading, viewing and participating in artistic creations. Furthermore, the liver function can be stabilized in the long term and the condition will not develop further if the person carrying the hepatitis B virus can maintain good living habits, such as regularity, balanced diet, avoiding overwork and drinking.
From a medical point of view, although there is a virus in the person carrying the hepatitis B virus, the liver has a strong proxy function. Regular medical examinations, including liver function check-ups, hepatitis B viral load tests, liver ultrasound, etc., and timely information on the health status of the liver and, if necessary, antiretroviral treatment or other medical interventions, can effectively control the condition and prevent the occurrence of serious liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. For example, many HB carriers, under the direction of a doctor, undergo a full liver examination every six months or a year, and through long-term monitoring and management, their liver remains relatively healthy and able to live and work normally for decades.
Society should give greater understanding and support to persons living with hepatitis B virus and eliminate discrimination against them. Enterprises should be guided by the principle of equal employment and provide equitable employment opportunities for persons with hepatitis B virus; schools should create an inclusive learning environment in which students with hepatitis B virus can learn with peace of mind; and the general public should raise scientific awareness of hepatitis B diseases and reject prejudices.
In any case, persons with hepatitis B virus are perfectly able to work and live. We need to look at the carriers of hepatitis B from a scientific perspective, breaking the shackles of misunderstanding, so that they can pursue their dreams and realize their values in an equitable and friendly social environment.
