Patient's question:
The patient is now seven and a half months pregnant. Before she got pregnant, we had a health check-up, and it was found that she had hepatitis B (minor positive). She doesn't show any symptoms in daily life and appears normal. The doctor said it's nothing to worry about, but the baby is about to be born, and I'm concerned about the possibility of it being inherited to the child. How is hepatitis B (minor positive) inherited?Doctor's answer:
This should be a common misconception. In clinical medicine, it is believed that hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus through blood, saliva, semen, anesthesia, and close contact, not a hereditary disease. It is recommended that children receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours after birth to prevent infection. At the same time, your wife should actively and correctly treat the condition to recover early, avoiding prolonged illness that could worsen the condition or infect others. In addition to timely liver disease treatment, patients also need to pay attention to their diet, such as eating light meals and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. Meanwhile, patients should also choose a reputable hospital for diagnosis to achieve good treatment outcomes.