Patient's question:
Is a mother with hepatitis B surface antigen positive (HBsAg) positive, positive for hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg), and positive for hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) likely to transmit the infection to her child? Is it necessary to seek medical treatment? How long does it take for the condition to improve? Please help me!Doctor's answer:
Children of mothers with chronic hepatitis B should ideally receive two shots. As long as the child is vaccinated and given hepatitis B immune globulin, the risk of infection is very low. The success rate of transmission prevention for mothers with chronic hepatitis B can reach 90%. Generally, mothers with chronic hepatitis B should avoid breastfeeding to prevent the possibility of transmitting the virus through milk. It is recommended to consult a doctor in detail for better understanding and to pay attention to rest more in daily life.