Patient's question:
Our family has several people with hepatitis B. I was diagnosed with it when I was very young, so I feel very troubled. When I grew up, many people explained to me about relationships, but I didn't dare to look. Because I was afraid that after marriage and having children, I would pass it on to them, and the children would suffer the same pain as me in their later years.Doctor's answer:
The hepatitis B virus only spreads through infection, not hereditary transmission across generations. There is no interference from the male partner, but the female can transmit it through mother-to-child transmission. Maternal transmission occurs through the placenta or blood and primarily happens during labor or delivery. If a mother is infected, administering a high-titer hepatitis B immune globulin during the seventh, eighth, or ninth months of pregnancy, and another dose within 24 hours of the child's birth, can significantly reduce the risk of maternal transmission. Afterward, vaccination with the hepatitis B vaccine at a health and disease prevention department is recommended, as hepatitis B is a disease that is difficult to recover from.For patients, it is essential to maintain a positive mindset and face the condition with optimism. Only by doing so can they boost their confidence in combating hepatitis B and believe that recovery is possible.