Patient's question:
Hello:Age: 25
Gender: Male
My husband has hepatitis B, which was discovered during his recent physical examination, and his liver function tests showed abnormalities. After further investigation, we learned that his mother also has the condition, suggesting it is hereditary. So, can we still have children? I heard that hepatitis B can be transmitted through sexual contact. If we want to have children, we will have to engage in sexual activity. Does this mean that I will be the first one to be infected? Is the transmission rate high between spouses? If we have children, will they be infected with the disease?
Please provide a detailed response to these questions. Thank you very much.
Please explain in writing. Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is possible. Pregnant women should ideally receive the hepatitis B high-efficiency immunoglobulin at the 789th month of pregnancy. After birth, the child should receive the first dose of high-efficiency hepatitis B immunoglobulin and 30 micrograms of hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours. Subsequently, at the 23rd month, they should receive the high-efficiency hepatitis B immunoglobulin simultaneously. At the 26th month, they should receive 30 micrograms of hepatitis B vaccine simultaneously. Generally, this approach can maximize the possibility of preventing the transmission of the virus to the child.