Patient's question:
After the child is born, the umbilical cord blood test shows a positive result for hepatitis B E antibody. What should be done? Does it require treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hemoglobin E antibody positive does not mean the child has already contracted hepatitis B, because umbilical cord blood is the mother's blood. The child should be given anesthesia and high-titer hepatitis B immune globulin and hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth, with a 99% success rate. The child is too young, so it's not too late to check the five hepatitis B tests after a few months. If the child really does contract hepatitis B, treatment is not necessary at such a young age. Additionally, during the treatment period for hepatitis B patients, the patient's dietary condition and care are also crucial. The patient must digest vitamins, prevent stomach problems, and maintain a light diet to avoid unnecessary harm. I hope the above answer can assist you. Thank you.