Patient's question:
Hello, I am an HBV carrier with a high viral load. I just gave birth to a child, and tests have shown that breast milk is not suitable for feeding the baby. However, I accidentally let the baby suck a few sips. Will this infect the child?Doctor's answer:
This is hard to say, mainly because we need to ask if the child was given the hepatitis B immune globulin within 2 hours of birth and the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours. If they were given these, the infectivity would be slightly reduced. Actually, after inhaling a few puffs, it cannot be said with certainty that they will definitely not be infected—there is a possibility of infection, though the exact probability is hard to say.What you need to do now is stop breastfeeding and improve the hepatitis B vaccination. In addition to timely treatment for chronic hepatitis B, friends with the condition should always maintain a positive attitude in facing the disease. Only in this way can we reduce the patient's immunity and strengthen their belief in fighting the disease. At the same time, it is important to pay close attention to dietary care and maintain a balanced nutrition.