What Is The Treatment For Hepatitis B During Pregnancy?
Dear Sir,
I am 22 years old women. We have pregnency now 9 th month running yester day we found hepatitis b virus infection in our body with help of Hbsag possitive. Right now kindly let me know risk of HBv and what treatment have.Please replay sir
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. HbsAg positivity indicates that you are infected with hepatitis B virus, however it needs to be evaluated whether it is a acute, chronic or chronic active infection. Several tests like anti HBe and anti HBc antibodies need to be evaluated. If it is a acute infection, you need to be treated as an inpatient, if chronic infection then you need to get your viral load done and further management accordingly. In all the conditions, the baby needs to be vaccinated with hepatitis B immunoglobulin and hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma
I find this answer helpful
3 Doctors agree with this answer
You found this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
What Is The Treatment For Hepatitis B During Pregnancy?
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. HbsAg positivity indicates that you are infected with hepatitis B virus, however it needs to be evaluated whether it is a acute, chronic or chronic active infection. Several tests like anti HBe and anti HBc antibodies need to be evaluated. If it is a acute infection, you need to be treated as an inpatient, if chronic infection then you need to get your viral load done and further management accordingly. In all the conditions, the baby needs to be vaccinated with hepatitis B immunoglobulin and hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth. Hope you found the answer helpful. Wishing you good health. Dr Deepti Verma