Question
Can Hepatitis B carriers transmit the virus to infants?
Answer
Hepatitis B virus is primarily transmitted through mother-to-child, blood, and sexual contact. It is recommended that family members get vaccinated against Hepatitis B as soon as their test results are negative, as the vaccine can prevent infection once antibodies are produced. For individuals carrying the Hepatitis B virus, if the liver function is normal and the viral load is negative during pregnancy, they generally will not transmit the virus to the fetus. If antenatal transmission blocking is performed during pregnancy, the chance of infecting the fetus can be reduced to zero. It is advisable to check liver function and Hepatitis B viral load before planning a pregnancy. If treatment is needed, it is recommended to use traditional Chinese medicine or Chinese medicine capsules, which are effective and have no side effects from Western medicine, helping to conceive early.