Patient's question:
My husband is a carrier of the hepatitis B virus, and we want to have children. Hello, will the child be infected with the virus at birth?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B is mainly spread through blood, mother-to-child transmission, and sexual contact. Generally, if the female partner is unaffected, the risk of transmission from the male partner to the offspring is very low. It is recommended that you have the female partner tested for the hepatitis B surface antigen and antibodies. If she has antibodies, there is no need to worry, and preventive measures can be taken during childbirth. Additionally, avoid blood contact with the child until antibodies develop. If the female partner already has hepatitis B, it is important to take measures to prevent mother-to-child transmission, which can significantly reduce the risk of infecting the child.