Definitions for "Chronic carrier"
(Asymptomatic)HBV is present in the liver and blood, although there are usually no obvious physical symptoms. Specific blood tests will reveal the presence of the virus. This person is contagious (via blood, birth,sex, needles)
A person who continues to harbor an infectious agent for an extended period of time (months or years) following the initial infection.
A person who has asymptomatic hepatitis B virus present in his or her liver and blood, although there usually are no obvious physical symptoms. Specific blood tests will reveal the presence of the virus. The person is contagious (via blood, birth, sex, and/or needles).