Patient's question:
My sister is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus. The child bit the nipple while nursing, can they still focus on breastfeeding? Will the child get infected if they ingest blood into their stomach? If the child receives a vaccination (globulin) immediately after birth, will they still get infected? The child is only 9 days old now. How should we prevent infection? If family members share a cup for drinking during dinner, will they get infected? Will they get infected if they have mouth ulcers?Doctor's answer:
The technology for interrupting hepatitis B transmission from mother to child has become quite mature. However, it's not just about taking medicine after the child is born, as you mentioned, but rather starting with a monthly injection three months into the pregnancy and continuing until 24 hours before delivery. The baby then receives one injection at birth and another 72 hours later, which can achieve an interruption rate of over 80%. Hepatitis B patients can breastfeed if the virus is not in its replication phase, but it is still recommended to use formula feeding. When the baby experiences gastrointestinal ulcers or bleeding points again, there is a higher risk of hepatitis B transmission. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients with liver disease need to pay attention to maintaining a positive mood in daily life, as a good mood is very helpful for the complete recovery of the disease. I hope the above answers can assist you.