Patient's question:
I have hepatitis B, and it has been many years. I have never been able to treat it. I have checked, and this disease is incurable, it can only be controlled. I really want to have a child, but I don't know if my disease will also pass it to the child. Does the child need to be vaccinated with immunoglobulin after birth?Doctor's answer:
Hello, hepatitis B is mainly transmitted through blood, mother-to-child transmission, and sexual contact. Generally, if the woman is fine, the chance of the man transmitting it to the offspring is very small.Advice: It is recommended that you have the woman tested for hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies. If she has antibodies, there is no need to worry. Just take preventive measures during childbirth. Additionally, avoid blood contact with the child until antibodies develop. If the woman already has hepatitis B, it is important to take measures to prevent mother-to-child transmission, which can significantly reduce the risk of infecting the child.