Patient's question:
During the pre-marital health check-up, I found out that my wife has hepatitis B minor positive. I'm worried that she might pass this disease to our child in the future. Can hepatitis B minor positive be cured?Doctor's answer:
Hello, friend. The hepatitis B virus is mainly transmitted through mother-to-child transmission, blood, and sexual contact. It is recommended that family members get the hepatitis B vaccine early if all five tests are negative, as this can help prevent infection once antibodies are developed. For women with minor hepatitis B (HBsAg positive, HBeAg negative, anti-HBe positive), if their liver function is normal and the viral load is negative, they generally will not pass the infection to their baby. If maternal-fetal transmission is prevented during pregnancy, the risk of infection can be reduced to zero. It is recommended to check liver function and hepatitis B viral load before pregnancy. If any adjustments are needed, it is advisable to use traditional Chinese medicine or herbal capsules for treatment. This approach is effective and free of the side effects of Western medicine, allowing for early pregnancy.