Is primary liver cancer contagious? Introduction to common knowledge about primary liver cancer

The clinical manifestations of primary liver cancer are often quite hidden in the early stage. It is a common malignant tumor. So, is primary liver cancer contagious? This is a question that many netizens are concerned about. To this, experts will give an answer.

Is primary liver cancer contagious?

Primary liver cancer as a single individual is not contagious, that is to say, in the absence of other underlying liver diseases, primary liver cancer itself is not contagious, but this does not mean that all primary liver cancers caused by underlying liver diseases are contagious.

Is primary liver cancer contagious? No contagion is found

Primary liver cancer is mainly related to chronic liver disease (mainly hepatitis B and hepatitis C), cirrhosis, schistosomiasis infection, drugs or chemical poisons, and long-term drinking of water contaminated by polychlorinated biphenyls, chloroform, etc., and fried, grilled, pickled, and moldy food. Among them, primary liver cancer caused by schistosomiasis infection, drugs or chemical poisons, and long-term drinking of water contaminated by polychlorinated biphenyls, chloroform, etc., and fried, grilled, pickled, and moldy food is not contagious.

Is primary liver cancer contagious? Can we find out if it is contagious?

Post-hepatitis liver cancer caused by viral hepatitis such as hepatitis B and hepatitis C is generally contagious. Its transmission route is the same as that of viral hepatitis, and it is mainly transmitted to others through blood and close contact. Contact in daily life, such as working together, dining, shaking hands, talking, etc., generally does not cause infection.