Question
My child is two and a half weeks old, and the mother has liver disease, but the child has not yet been checked. I am asking whether Hepatitis B can be transmitted genetically.
Answer
Hepatitis B does not transmit genetically, but the child may contract hepatitis B due to the mother’s infection. It is recommended to bring the child for a hepatitis B panel test as soon as possible to determine if the child is infected with the hepatitis B virus. If diagnosed with infection, treatment should be started early to avoid deterioration of the condition. Chronic hepatitis B may progress to liver cirrhosis or even liver cancer, making early detection and treatment very important. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment may help stimulate immune responses within the body, thereby clearing the hepatitis B virus and accelerating recovery.