Patient's question:
Is the child born to a father with hepatitis B and a mother without it likely to have hepatitis B? Is the child born to a father with hepatitis B and a mother without it likely to have hepatitis B?Doctor's answer:
Hello; In this case, the child generally does not have hepatitis B, as hepatitis B is not a hereditary disease, and this situation is not inherited. Suggestions: Generally, the child will not suffer from hepatitis B in this case. At birth, the vaccine can be administered, and after vaccination, antibodies can be produced, which can prevent hepatitis B infection.