Does a hereditary carrier of the hepatitis B virus be contagious?

Patient's question:

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Doctor's answer:

First: Hepatitis B does not be inherited; it can only be transmitted. What you mentioned about inherited hepatitis B is actually transmission through mother-to-child or other routes during childhood. Second: If a man is infected with hepatitis B, the impact on offspring is relatively small, but transmission is still possible. The risk is slightly lower for those with minor positive hepatitis B.
Advice: It is recommended to administer hepatitis B immune globulin and double the vaccine dose as soon as possible after the child is born to maximize the interruption of transmission. The specific dosage and timing of the injection should be determined by the local doctor.