Question
If a pregnant woman has Hepatitis B the triple therapy , with high viral load, is the likelihood of transmitting the virus to the newborn high? What preventive measures should be taken during pregnancy and after the baby’s birth to reduce the risk of transmission?
Answer
Pregnant women with Hepatitis B the triple therapy and dual antigen positivity have a high transmission rate of about 88.1% to their newborns, with viral load and transmission intensity positively correlated. Immune globulin can be administered between the 7th and 9th month of pregnancy, and two doses of blocking agents can be administered to the newborn after birth, with an approximate efficacy of 70% but not complete. If necessary, treatment can be considered before becoming pregnant again. Doctors recommend that pregnant women weigh the pros and cons themselves.