Red Cross blood donation tested positive for Hep-B. Should I see my doctor?

Yes, you should consult a physician as soon as possible so that he/she can determine if you are in fact infected with Hepatitis B by way of clinical and medical diagnosis. If you are in fact infected he/she will need to determine what the course of treatment should be and the prognosis. Hepatitis in short is an inflammation of the liver caused by blood to blood contact or contact with bloody fluids such as bloody semen, vaginal fluids, frank blood itself, or bloody sputum that is infected with the Hepatitis virus. There maybe be little to no symptoms of Hepatitis in its early stages. There are five main types of hepatitis that are caused by a virus, A, B, C, D, and E - plus types X and G. It would be a great idea to also be tested for other STD's/ STI's as well.

However, please consult your physician ASAP! Hepatitis can become a very serious illness.