Patient's question:
Patient is a 22-year-old female who recently gave birth and has hepatitis B (minor positive). She shows no symptoms in daily life and is as normal as a healthy person.Doctor's answer:
Neonatal hepatitis B is also a form of hepatitis B, with no difference in pathogenesis and pathology compared to adult hepatitis B. There are generally two situations for neonatal (infant) hepatitis B. One is when the parents have hepatitis B, and the child is believed to be infected with the hepatitis B virus at birth. The other is when the newborn is found to be infected with the hepatitis B virus shortly after birth. In terms of treatment, it is the same as adult hepatitis B. As long as the child's liver function is normal and there are no adverse symptoms, treatment is not necessary. It is essential to monitor the child's liver function regularly, and it is recommended to check the liver function every two months. If any abnormalities are detected, active treatment should be initiated.