Can hepatitis B be transmitted through casual contact or sharing personal items?

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No, hepatitis B is not transmitted through casual contact or sharing personal items. It spreads through contact with infectious blood, semen, vaginal fluids, or other bodily fluids, typically via unprotected sex, sharing needles, or from mother to baby during birth.