Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite. At night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to the nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They asked me to get an injection. Can a grandmother with hepatitis B carry a newborn?Doctor's answer:
Chronic viral hepatitis B is mainly spread through blood and sexual contact. Generally, casual contact will not lead to infection of the disease. However, if there is a hepatitis B patient in the family, it is still recommended to get the hepatitis B vaccine promptly after the baby is born. Additionally, regular follow-up tests should be conducted to ensure the production of sufficient and effective protective antibodies, which can provide greater safety and prevent infection. It is also advised that the grandmother undergo a thorough medical examination to determine the current hepatitis B status, and if necessary, receive antiviral treatment, which can reduce transmissibility.