Patient's question:
Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) Negative (-)Hepatitis B surface antibody (HBsAb) Positive (+)
Hepatitis B E antigen (HBeAg) Negative (-)
Hepatitis B E antibody (HBeAb) Negative (-)
Hepatitis B core antibody (HBcAb) Positive (+)
I received a hepatitis B vaccine shot five years ago. I am currently more than 17 weeks pregnant. Will this affect my fetus? Do I need to start receiving a type of immune shot at 28 weeks (for three consecutive months)? My baby
Doctor's answer:
Hello: A positive hepatitis B surface antibody and a positive hepatitis B core antibody indicate past infection with the hepatitis B virus, with remaining immunity. This falls under atypical convalescence, or it could also be an acute hepatitis B infection phase. It should not have a significant impact on the fetus.