Question

Do all women carriers of the Hepatitis B virus always pass it to their children?

Answer

Generally, women carriers of the Hepatitis B virus do not necessarily pass the virus to their children. If two of the mother’s liver function tests are positive, the transmission risk is higher, but it can still be blocked by administering hepatitis B immune globulin to newborns. The doctors answering these questions are doing so during their free time. Please promptly click on ‘Accept Answer’ as this is the only way to acknowledge their helpfulness. Thank you!