The father of the child is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus and can transmit it to the one-year-old child.

Patient's question:

The father of the child is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. Can it be transmitted to the one-year-old child? How can it be prevented? Thank you

Doctor's answer:

Hello, hepatitis B is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and mother-to-child transmission. If there are no symptoms and liver function is normal, with a normal hepatitis B viral load test result, treatment is not required. This applies to individuals with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). However, close monitoring of liver function is necessary, along with liver protection measures. Avoid taking indiscriminate medications, supplement nutrition, and refrain from smoking, alcohol, and spicy foods.