Patient's question:
I have hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive, meaning I am in the "" phase. When my daughter was born, I had her tested for the five hepatitis B markers, and her core antibody (HBcAb) was positive while the other markers were negative. Now that she is twenty days old, what should I do about her positive hepatitis B core antibody?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B core antibody is a marker of hepatitis B virus infection in the five-item hepatitis B test, as it reflects past infection or current infection. When it appears alone, there are two possibilities: either the person has been infected with the hepatitis B virus in the past or is currently infected. In addition, during the treatment of hepatitis B, in addition to timely treatment, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. The patient must maintain a light diet and at the same time keep a cheerful and optimistic attitude to avoid unnecessary impacts on the recovery of hepatitis B.