What does negative hepatitis A antibody mean?

If the hepatitis A antibody is negative, it means that the body has no antibodies and is vulnerable to hepatitis A disease. Therefore, it is important to get the hepatitis A vaccine beforehand so that the body has antibodies and can effectively prevent the harm caused by this disease.

1. Causes of viral infection

We know that hepatitis A antibodies are antibodies produced by the human immune system to resist hepatitis A virus after the hepatitis A virus invades the human body, thereby preventing the invasion of hepatitis A virus into the human body. Usually, people who have not been infected with hepatitis A generally have negative test results for hepatitis A antibodies, while people who have been vaccinated with hepatitis A vaccine or infected with hepatitis A virus have positive test results. Hepatitis A is a highly contagious viral hepatitis. In fact, people whose test results show that they are negative for hepatitis A antibodies have no immunity to hepatitis A, which means they are very susceptible to the hepatitis A virus. Hepatology doctors said that the incidence of hepatitis A is usually cyclical, and the people who are most affected by hepatitis A are young people and children. If it is not examined and treated in time, it can easily lead to the deterioration of the patient's condition and cause very serious harm to the patient.

2. Prevent infection

The main route of transmission of hepatitis A is through fecal-oral transmission. Patients also need to be aware that hepatitis A virus infection is also closely related to oral-anal contact among homosexuals. Through research, it was found that hepatitis A is a sexually transmitted disease. Among male homosexuals with negative hepatitis A antibodies, the annual incidence of hepatitis A is about 22%. However, among susceptible heterosexual patients with negative hepatitis A antibodies, there is no case of the disease. Therefore, for those who test negative for hepatitis A antibodies, they should actively prevent hepatitis A by injecting hepatitis A vaccine.

3. Regular check-up and treatment

To prevent hepatitis, washing hands before meals and after defecation is the key. In addition, hepatitis vaccine is now available, and timely vaccination is also a necessary preventive measure. Hepatitis patients must face the disease with a positive and healthy attitude and give themselves confidence to overcome the disease. The understanding of family members is equally important, which will all help recovery from the disease. At the same time, hepatitis patients should actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment. Choosing the right method is crucial. Hepatitis must not be taken lightly, nor can it be assumed that the hepatitis virus can be carried for life without developing pathological changes. Regular check-ups are required.